Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/23/16
Applications Due: 10/03/16
Vacancy ID: 33244
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDevelopmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1 (DDPS 1) - CNY DSO
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade21
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $62242 to $78922 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 PM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? Yes
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Onondaga
Street Address 187 Northern Concourse
City Syracuse
StateNY
Zip Code13212
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications For Transfer: Current Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1 or one year of permanent service in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer per Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
Simultaneous to this posting, the civil service list for Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1 will be canvassed.
Duties Description • Act as the Regional Office liaison to individuals who are in specialty settings (hospitals, homeless shelters, psychiatric units)
• Possess a strong working knowledge base of Certified Residential Opportunities philosophy, protocols, forms and procedures in order to effectively initiate a certified residential referral.
• Possess working knowledge base of OPWDD’s Front Door.
• Work in collaboration with the Certified Residential Opportunities Team for the individuals that are interested in a certified placement.
• Attend planning meetings regarding the individual, including weekly Regional Office Crisis Team/Certified Residential Opportunities Team meeting.
• Facilitate, arrange and attend residential screenings as appropriate between individuals and prospective residential providers.
• Conduct face to face visits with the individual in order to know their needs and desires.
• Be able to effectively communicate with staff at specialty settings regarding OPWDD service options and general community supports.
• Participate in the monthly Access to Residential Opportunities Committee.
• Develop tracking reports and extract/analyze data.
Additional Comments Selection Criteria
The successful candidate for this position will:
• Possess a working knowledge of the Front Door Process, MSC Enrollment and HCBS Waiver Enrollment Process.
• Possess a working knowledge of HCBS waiver, individualized services, state-funded services, and generic community as well as OPWDD-sponsored human services and resources.
• Have experience working directly with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Demonstrate an ability to develop and present well-organized and effective training and education to internal and external stakeholders in a cogent and professional manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of CNYDDRO/OPWDD policies and procedures, especially those related to service development and standards compliance as it relates to OPWDD-funded services.
• Be flexible in their work schedule and able to adjust work hours to meet program needs & assist team members in response to urgent consumer/family needs.
• Demonstrate empathy, respect and warmth when interacting with those we serve and their families/advocates, colleagues within the Regional Office, as well as colleagues in Central Office, State Operations and the other Provider Agencies the RO is associated with along with the public at large.
• Possess an ability to communicate in a thorough, concise, accurate and professional manner both verbally and in writing, including the ability to speak in public for the purpose of sharing information related to the RO and various Team 1 functions.
• Have demonstrated an ability to manage time well and work independently, including having shown an ability to travel to and from various sites in a reasonable amount of time, ensuring that OPWDD and the Regional Office is consistently represented in a manner which exemplifies professionalism and honors the public trust.
• Possess a positive work history (E-file).
• Possess an acceptable attendance record as specified in CNYDDSO’s T&A Policy.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources
Telephone 315-473-6980
Fax 315-473-6658
Email Address cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street 187 Northern Concourse
City Syracuse
State NY
Zip Code 13212
Notes on ApplyingPlease mail or fax a copy of your resume including a cover letter indicating your qualifications for the position your are applying for and include the title and posting number.
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