Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDevelopmental Disabilities Program Specialist 4
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $115325 to $144839 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Currently a permanent DDPS 4.
OR
2. Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for DDPS 4.
OR
3. Eligible for 70.1 transfer by way of current permanent status in a title deemed comparable to the DDPS 4 by the Department of Civil Service (Must also be within 2 salary grades of the targeted title).
OPEN-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's degree and six years of professional administrative experience in the field of developmental disabilities. Four of the six years must have included responsibility for policy development and analysis, and/or standards development. In addition, three of the six years must have been at a supervisory level, or one of the six years must have been at a managerial level.
OPEN-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SUBSTITUTION:
A master's or higher degree in Human Services, Public Health, or Public Administration may substitute for one year of professional administrative experience.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: State Operations Administrator
The incumbent of this position will exercise administrative responsibility for 27 residential homes, 1 day program and 3 suspended homes. The incumbent is responsible for oversight of approximately 183 individuals within the Westchester County Catchment area. There are several homes in the catchment area including two medically enhanced sites serving up to 24 individuals who need 16- and 24-hour nursing care. Additionally, there are 4 homes, with a capacity of 12 individuals each, which provide more nursing support and care than the standard IRA.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position involves oversight of a large number (approximately 350) of staff in direct care, clinical and administrative support titles as well as direct supervisory responsibility for 6 Treatment Team Leaders. The incumbent also supervises a social worker who is tasked with providing clinical support to high needs individuals.
Furthermore, oversight responsibility extends to management of staffing and fiscal resources, addressing physical plant issues and ensuring that all programs comply with all regulatory requirements. The incumbent will ensure subordinates carry out oversight responsibilities for Medicaid billing programs to reduce voids and dis-allowances within the Westchester County Catchment area. The incumbent will ensure subordinates oversee incident management within their assigned teams to ensure adequate protections are put in place. The incumbent will ensure subordinates provide overtime management of their assigned team to reduce the costs associated with the large number of vacancies within the district. In addition, the DDPS4 is responsible for the management of residential vacancies ensuring that individuals in
priority need of services are screened for existing and anticipated vacancies and ensuring that the placement process proceeds actively.
The incumbent is expected to not only provide Administrator on Call responsibilities for the entire district on a rotational basis, but also to be available at any time in the event assistance is needed in response to an emergency. The DDPS4 is moreover required to visit homes and program sites on a weekly basis and document such visits. The incumbent oversees the overtime hours for the district by assessing reports and communicating the findings to leadership.
The incumbent of this position is expected to develop strong working relationships with families and advocates, other department heads, the union leadership, the Board of Visitors, CAB representatives, the Division of Quality Management and others who are involved with the individuals or with the overall operation of the homes. The DDPS4 will actively participate as a member of the DDSOO’s leadership team and provide dynamic leadership to the residential teams in the district.
Additional Comments SALARY: $115,325 - $144,839
OTHER: *Downstate Adjustment of $3,400 has been added to hiring rate/job rate for base is of Hudson Valley DDSO Westchester location.
SHIFT/PASS DAYS: Shift: Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30pm; Pass days: Sat/Sun
Occasional evening and weekend hours
TRAVEL: Percentage of travel may vary (approx. 20%). Must have valid driver’s license as well as dependable transportation.
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
• 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 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
• Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. • Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter. • 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 believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information
and RA forms.
NYS offers Incredible Benefits!
• 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. 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://goer.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.
Name DDSO 4 - Hudson Valley Human Resources Department
Telephone Phone: 845-947-6000, option 3, option 5
Email Address Hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter and resume to: Hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov
Please reference the above EOA # 24-167 in all correspondence.