Position Information

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AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleDevelopmental Disabilities Program Specialist 4

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $119283 to $149682 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 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Richmond

Street Address 1050 Forest Hill Road

City Staten Island

StateNY

Zip Code10314

Job Specifics

Duties Description NYS OPWDD IBR provides a professional setting in a world-renowned research facility located on Staten Island, NY, on a wooded, suburban campus with free off-street parking. The compensation package includes New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) insurance, a generous sick leave and vacation package, vesting in the NYS pension fund, and a deferred compensation plan. NYS benefits include tuition reimbursement and dental and optical coverage.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the IBR Deputy Director, the DDPS4 will provide direct support to the IBR Administration team, clinic and research departments and centralized services, addressing current and long-term objectives and responsibilities and managing overall quality improvement across the facility.
In this role, the DDPS4 will serve to support the Deputy Director and the Administrative team in all aspects of the operations in place to oversee a unique research and clinical institute focused on individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

The DDPS4 will participate in and work to execute the completion and submission of ongoing staffing related proposals and structuring; support oversight of laboratory and clinical services, programs, and budgets; ensure compliance with Business Office/Budget related issues and develop and implement quality oversight and monitoring tools and strategies as directed.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES not limited to:
• Ensuring that all standards governing the operations are met, including establishing and communicating policies and procedures, monitoring implementation, assisting in supervising research and clinical department heads, and coordinating services amongst various providers ensuring that problems are appropriately handled.
• Participate in administrative level meetings, project development planning and execution, work to ensure completion within established timelines.
• Will be responsible for all issues related to certification surveys and survey preparedness in conjunction with quality assurance ensuring Medicaid Compliance with agency state and federal standards.
• Assist with the oversight/administration of varied services and programs, providing for long range activities which include management of resources and services, oversee the spending plan, recruit and hire required staff and develop staffing plans to address future needs.
• Will participate in assigned committees.
• Review/analyze and work with centralized services leadership (Office of Laboratory Safety and Training, Laboratory Animal Research Center, Microscopy Services, Mass Spectrometry, etc.) to review provided services and protocols and identify and implement improvement, compliance and protocol issues and policies.
• Assist with the development of IBR’s strategic plan initiatives including activities essential to the research and clinical long-term goals and help facilitate programmatic development and implementation of new research focus, including development of a genomic core facility, along with the continuing expansion of the established research groups and centralized services.
• Participate and assist in the development and revision of regulations, emergency preparedness, policies and procedures and survey readiness tools and methodologies impacting quality improvement.
• Provide technical assistance and training, where appropriate, to staff of services on an ongoing basis.
• Will be required to be a member of the emergency management team of the facility, engage in emergency preparedness planning and play a role in managing “in the moment” presenting issues.
• Support and assist Director, Deputy Director and Director of Operations in all areas related to facility and staff operations as needed.

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Minimum Qualifications Promotion:
One year of permanent service in a as a Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 2, Mental Hygiene Nursing Program Coordinator, Director Nursing 1 Developmental Disabilities, or Treatment Team Leader (Developmental Disabilities) and reachable on the Civil Service eligible list.

Transfer:
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.

Additional Comments • Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Downstate adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for M/C Grade 63 ($115,283) and Downstate adjustment ($4,000). Downstate 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.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***

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

How to Apply

Name Staten Island DDSO Human Resources

Telephone 7189835433

Fax 7189835216

Email Address StatenIsland.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 1150 Forest Hill Road

Building 46

City Staten Island

State NY

Zip Code 10314

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email your resume to StatenIsland.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov and reference vacancy ID in your email.