Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 07/09/18
Applications Due: 07/20/18
Vacancy ID: 54978
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleConsumer Advisory Board Program Associate
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 95%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Queens
Street Address OPWDD - Consumer Advisory Board for the Willowbrook Class
80-45 Winchester Blvd, Bldg. 80
City Queens Village
StateNY
Zip Code11428
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify, the incumbent must have a bachelor’s degree and must demonstrate at least three years’ experience working with and for persons with developmental disabilities. The incumbent must know the nature, needs and rights of persons with developmental disabilities; be familiar with normalization as a practice; have knowledge of community resources, services and programs; understand group dynamics; have experience with or knowledge of voluntary associations; and have knowledge and skills in monitoring and evaluating programs. Candidates must also be available for evening and weekend work. Flexibility to travel is required.
NOTE: The position is NS (Non-Statutory) equated to G-18. Familiarity with the Willowbrook Permanent Injunction preferred.
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Including but not limited to: participate in annual, semiannual and other designated team meetings while acting “in loco parentis” for Willowbrook Class Members who are not represented by parents, relatives or guardians and those who have requested representation; evaluate individuals’ needs and interests; possess knowledge of current service provisions and OPWDD regulations. Additionally, the incumbent will participate in the placement planning process and evaluate the appropriateness of proposed residential settings, educational/vocational program services, medical health care services and treatment, protection from harm and social/leisure support services. The incumbent will also monitor quality of ongoing service provisions for individuals, assist local parent advisory groups in fulfilling their responsibilities, participate in community and parent education programs, and establish and maintain contact with local parent/consumer organizations.
Additional Comments OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Antonia Ferguson, Executive Director
Telephone 718-477-8800
Fax 646-766-3488
Email Address Antonia.Ferguson@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street Consumer Advisory Board
1050 Forest Hill Road
City Staten Island
State NY
Zip Code 10314
Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and résumé by July 20, 2018
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