Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDevelopmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $80126 to $101056 Annually
Duties Description The Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1 (DDPS1) will be responsible for the daily administration and supervisory oversight of the Noxon Day Habilitation and Pre-Vocational Program and Milton Day Hab, supervising 23 DSAs, 3 DA 2s, and 9 clinicians. The DDPS1 is the direct supervisor for the 3 DA2's, 2 Hab Spec 2s, and 2 Rehab Assistant 2s. The DDPS1 would participate as a member of the team. They would exhibit and promote professional cooperation and communication with other team members and consistently interface with them to advocate for the individuals’ access to services.
Responsibilities to include but not limited to:
• Oversee compliance for appropriate documentation for individuals participating in the day habilitation and community pre-vocational programs, ensuring direct support staff complete appropriate documentation for the individuals they are directly supervising.
• Ensures all staff trainings are up to date and staff are knowledgeable regarding policies, procedures, health bulletins and memorandum.
• Provides support to the DA2's and Hab Spec 2 for any personnel issues that arise, following Taconic policies, and union contractual requirements.
• Acts as Taconic DDSO transportation liaison, attends meetings as needed with transportation vendor.
• Ensures compliance with billing standards for the Day Habilitation and Community Pre-Vocational waiver services.
• Oversees active files of the individuals at the program ensuring that they are up to date.
• Schedules Lifeplans for the individuals at the program
• Ensures that Program areas are maintained, clean, and free of hazards.
• Staff Action Plans are implemented, and progress is monitored.
• Direct care staff perform all assigned tasks during their shift.
• Behavior plans are implemented as written.
• Other duties as assigned.
NOTE: Travel will be involved in the performance of the duties of the position. This may include a state-owned vehicle,
as available, or the employee’s own car. An employee who uses his/her own car will be reimbursed at current negotiated.
rates.
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Minimum Qualifications Promotion:
One year of permanent service in a position at a Grade 16 or above 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.
*Preferred Qualifications: QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disorder Professional) requires one year's experience working with people with a developmental disability AND a bachelor’s degree or higher in a human services field (including, but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling or psychology).
SELECTION CRITERIA:
• When applying, please furnish a current daytime telephone number.
• Management reserves the right to determine the number of qualified candidates to be interviewed.
• At the time of offer, you must be ready to accept or decline the position.
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 Mid-Hudson adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 21 ($78,126) and Mid-Hudson adjustment ($2,000). Mid-Hudson adjustment is added to the job rate ($99,056).
• 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.
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• 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.
Name OPWDD Taconic-Human Resources
Email Address opwdd.sm.Taconic.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications and a
current resume to the Taconic DDSO Human Resources Office. Please provide your social security number for service
certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Also be sure to include the vacancy number and position title.
on this announcement on your resume. Please email your resume to opwdd.sm.Taconic.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.gov and reference vacancy ID in your email.