Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleAssociate Director of Training 1- Mental Hygiene

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $94331 to $118340 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Queens

Street Address 80-45 Winchester Boulevard, Bldg 80

Hillside Complex

City Queens Village

StateNY

Zip Code11428

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications PROMOTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Training Specialist 2 (Mental Hygiene)

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree and four years of professional experience in the development, delivery, and management of staff development programs in a mental hygiene setting. One year of this experience must have been in a supervisory position in a setting providing services to individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, mental illness, or alcohol and substance abuse with responsibility for all or a major part of a comprehensive staff development program. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer;

OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS: Current Office for People with Developmental Disabilities employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as an Associate Director Training 1 (Mental Hygiene).
Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP):

NOTE: If three or fewer qualified and interested promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at is discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law
.
To qualify, you must be a current OPWDD employee and have one year of service as a Training Specialist 2 (Mental Hygiene).

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• This position will cover the responsibilities for the Bernard Fineson DDSO & Brooklyn DDSO and oversee training operations.
• Create training schedules to ensure compliance with all NYS, OER, & OPWDD mandates.
• Chairperson of the monthly Direct Support Development Council for Bernard Fineson DDSO and Brooklyn DDSO.
• Oversee progression of all Direct Support Assistants currently serving probation and Developmental Assistant Trainees by reviewing evaluation reports.
• Manage the delivery of the New Employee Orientation Program and serve as an instructor (Regions 5 & 6).
• Ensure adherence to the Code of Conduct/Competencies.
• Oversee Statewide Learning Management System data entry to ensure compliance.
• Conduct supervisory training.
• Assist staff in completion of mandatory online trainings as requested.
• Assist in the delivery of PRAISE training.
• Supervise subordinate staff in the department.
• Informs employees of available educational and training opportunities.
• Maintains records/rosters of all training activities.
• Participate on committees and workgroups such as Leadership, Workplace Violence Prevention, Labor Relations, Statewide Training Directors, Health & Safety, and Wellness.
• Support Region 5 & 6 training initiatives as needed.
• Provide support regionally when needed.



The preferred certifications of the position include the following:
• Attain certification as a PROMOTE Instructor Trainer
• Attain certification as a CPR Instructor with National Safety Council

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Additional Comments *Please note that the posted Full-time Hiring Salary for this title includes the sum of
statutory hiring rate ($90,931), and the Downstate location ($3,400). These additional salary.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter. The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. If you are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice. Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms. NYS offers Incredible Benefits! Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. Life insurance and Disability insurance.
The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. Paid Holidays and Leave Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. Retirement Program Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. Professional Development and Education and Training NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://goer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.
Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas, and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Bernard Fineson DDSO Human Resources Office

Telephone 718-217-5110

Fax 718-264-3436

Email Address BernardFineson.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 80-45 Winchester Boulevard Building 80

Hillside Complex

City Queens Village

State NY

Zip Code 11428

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by 11/21/2024 to:
Bernard Fineson DDSO
Human Resources Office
Hillside Complex, Bldg. 80
P.O. Box 280507
Queens Village, New York 11428-0507
OR Email to: BernardFineson.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
OR Fax number: 718-264-3436
Please reference the above EOA# 2024-113 Posting Number and Title with resume in all correspondence.