Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDirect Support Assistant Trainee/Direct Support Assistant
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $30461 to $41756 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Appointment to this position requires candidates to take a NYS Examination. Direct Support Assistant Trainee is a continuous recruitment examination. The minimum qualifications to take the exam are a High School Diploma, GED or a Direct Support Professional Certification from an accredited public or private organization and a valid Driver’s License. If you are not on the current eligible list please mail a completed NYS-APP#4, 20-149 & 20-150 (http://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/20-149&20-150.pdf) to Taconic Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office, 26 Center Circle, Wassaic, NY 12592 or call 845-877-6821 Ext. 3367 to register for an upcoming examination. Exams are offered on a continual basis. You can view the complete examination announcement here http://www.cs.ny.gov/announcements/20-149&20-150.pdf
As a Direct Support Assistant Trainee, you would participate in a traineeship ranging from 6 to 15 months depending on your qualifications and your ability to demonstrate competency in certain critical areas of consumer care. The traineeship includes a wide range of learning experiences in the provision of care for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities. You will be required to successfully complete all mandated trainings. At the successful conclusion of your traineeship, you would advance without further examination to Direct Support Assistant, Salary Grade 9.
OR
You must be a New York State employee eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. In order to qualify for Section 70.1 transfer, you must have one year of permanent status in a title approved for transfer by the Department of Civil Service.
Please review the job application in its entirety before submitting.
Duties Description MAKE A DIFFERENCE, BECOME A DIRECT SUPPORT ASSISTANT.
OPWDD’s priority is the health and safety of the 128,000 individuals statewide with developmental disabilities receiving our support. As a Direct Support Assistant Trainee or Direct Support Assistant, you would help individuals with developmental disabilities lead richer lives. Under supervision, you would provide supports and services which involve advocating for, encouraging, guiding and teaching individuals in expressing personal choice, ensuring community integration, assisting individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation. You would help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. You would work with other staff to carry out and record care plans and, in accordance with special instructions, you may administer medication. These positions are physically demanding. You would need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of individuals in emergency situations. You must be able to stand, bend, stretch, and lift bedridden and/or incapacitated individuals. To learn more about what direct support professionals do on the job every day, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnK4z3KAqtE .
OPWDD Taconic Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office is hiring for the DSA and DSAT position in the following counties: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene Putnam and Ulster.
As a New York State employee, you would receive an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision benefits; Deferred Compensation; a State retirement option; vacation leave, personal leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions, 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.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Telephone 845-877-6821 Ext. 3367
Email Address Joyce.Pinnock@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street OPWDD Personnel Office - Taconic Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office
26 Center Circle
Notes on ApplyingNOTE: Coverage is 24/7. Shifts vary: days, evening, and nights. Permanent and Temporary positions.
Submit cover letter and résumé by December 31, 2016.
Please reference the above EOA # 2016-61 in all correspondence.