Position Information

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AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

Title Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 4 – Dutchess

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $117283 to $147682 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 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Ulster

Street Address Ulster County Office

521 Boices Lane

City Kingston

StateNY

Zip Code12401

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 4 (DDPS4) directs the design, support and coordination of multiple community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities. This DDPS4 has administrative responsibilities over Taconic district’s Area 1 which consists of 4 teams primarily across Columbia, Greene, Ulster and Northern Dutchess counties. The Area 1 DDPS4 will oversee 19 residences and 3 programs including Ulster Day Hab, 607 Pre-Voc and Red Hook Day Hab. The incumbent is a key collaborative partner with the support departments/divisions and works closely with the other DDPS4s and the Staffing Department in the district to optimize service delivery and support the workforce in achieving the agency's mission. The DDPS4 reports to Taconic’s Deputy Director.
Duties include but are not limited to:
•Ensures person-centered supports are delivered in a safe manner in the residences and program sites within the Area1 catchment area, adhere to existing regulations, policies, and standards of practice.
•Oversees OT utilization and implements various approaches to reduce overtime across their area,
•Ensures incidents are reported as required and protections are implemented as appropriate,
•Responds to surveys in a comprehensive and systemic manner to improve services,
•Oversees the utilization of the ATF program per policy,
•Ensures Medicaid billing requirements are being adhered to such that voids are minimized, and
•Responsibly manages residential vacancies ensuring individuals in priority need of services are screened for existingand anticipated vacancies and that the placement process in and the flow out to less restrictive settings proceed actively.
•Review and utilize CO Dashboards and other tools in support of data-driven and solution-focused leadership strategiesto effectively use limited resources and to target vulnerabilities to improve service delivery and support the employeesin Area 1.
• Responsible for monitoring training compliance and for implementing strategies to advance staff training goals.
• Tasked with carrying out the initiatives of the agency and region in areas of diversity, equity and inclusion in practice and policy.
• Is a member of the Steering Committee and participates in Divisional meetings, Board of Visitor meetings, as well as other local and state-wide management meetings and committees/workgroups.
• Travel to multiple counties is required.
• The DDPS4 has AOD responsibilities on a rotating basis and is tasked with conducting regular site visits within their coverage area.

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Minimum Qualifications Must currently be a permanent Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 4 and interested in transfer.

OR

Must be active and reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 4.

OR

One year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a salary grade 27 or higher and eligible for 70.1 transfer as determined by the Department of Civil Service.

Additional Comments • Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Mid-Hudson adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for Grade 63 ($115,283) and Mid-Hudson adjustment ($2,000). Mid-Hudson adjustment is added to the job rate ($145,682).

• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.

• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.

• 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 or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

• 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.

• Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

• 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://oer.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.

How to Apply

Name OPWDD Taconic

Telephone 8458-877-6821 ext. 3367

Fax 845-877-3851

Email Address opwdd.sm.Taconic.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of Human Resources Taconic DDSOO

25 Center Circle

City Wassaic

State NY

Zip Code 12592

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications and a current resume to the Taconic DDSOO Human Resources Office. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Also, be sure to include the vacancy number and position title of this announcement on your resume.

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