Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleDevelopmental Assistant 1/Trainee #16-85

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $38612 to $47138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 11 AM

To 7:30 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Bronx

Street Address Metro NY DDSO

2400 Halsey Street

City Bronx

StateNY

Zip Code10461

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications • Candidate must be currently employed by OPWDD as follows: Developmental Assistant Trainee
• One year of permanent or contingent/permanent service as a Direct Support Assistant OR
• Licensed Practical Nurse and be eligible for 70.1 transfer OR
• Be currently serving in the title of Developmental Assistant Trainee OR
• Be reachable for appointment from the Civil Service List
• Developmental Assistant 1: One year of permanent or contingent/permanent service as a Developmental Assistant Trainee OR
• Presently employed as a Developmental Assistant 1
OPERATIONAL NEEDS: Current valid Driver’s License, AMAP, SCIP, First Aid and CPR Certifications are preferre

Duties Description The incumbent will perform a wide variety of functions and tasks in a community-based residence and have direct contact with developmentally disabled individuals as well as staff and others who may interface with the individuals. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Maintain the general health, well-being and safety of the individuals;
• Participate personally in the maintenance, housekeeping and food preparation duties;
• Implement the individuals’ habilitation/service plans;
• Respond to crisis situations and medical emergencies by taking appropriate action;
• Supervise direct care staff;
• Counsel subordinates regarding performance of job duties and evaluates their performance;
• May be responsible for subordinate’s attendance records and assignment of job duties and may assist with budgeting or staff training

Additional Comments Submit cover letter and résumé by September 8, 2016 to:
Shena Babb, Human Resources Specialist 2
Metro New York DDSO – Human Resources Office
2400 Halsey Street, Bronx, NY 10461
Fax # (646) 766-3491
Email: Metro.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.gov

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

Contact Information

Name Shena Babb-Esty

Telephone

Fax 646-766-3491

Email Address Metro.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 2400 Halsey Street

Bronx

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10461

 

Notes on ApplyingWhen applying for this Position please, add posting #16-85 to your cover letter & resume', thank you.