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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/29/16

Applications Due02/20/16

Vacancy ID27363

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleConsumer Advisory Board Program Associate

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $67703 to $85635 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 85%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Richmond

Street Address Consumer Advisory Board for the Willowbrook Class

1050 Forest Hill Road

City Staten Island

StateNY

Zip Code10314

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Human Services/Special Education and at least 5 years’ experience working with people who have a developmental disabilities, at least 3 years working in advocacy capacity. Must be available for statewide travel and must have good oral and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently a Consumer Advisory Board Program Associate, grade 18 and meet the following:
Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Human Services/Special Education and at least 5 years’ experience working with people who have a developmental disabilities, at least 3 years working in advocacy capacity. Must be available for statewide travel and must have good oral and written communication skills.



Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Including but not limited to:

• This position will function as the Assistant Director.
• Administrative and clinical supervision of eight CAB representative.
• Provide coverage for the Executive Director.
• Attend regularly scheduled (Monthly) and special Board meetings, as directed.
• Assist in recruitment of staff.
• Assist in training new staff.
• Provide on-going in-service training to supervisees and other CAB staff.
• Review and submit comments on proposed policies/regulations.
• Provide coverage for supervisees.
• Review and follow-up on incident reports or other allegations of abuse or violations of rights of Class members.

Additional Comments OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Antonia Ferguson, Executive Director

Telephone 718-477-8800

Fax 718-477-8805

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 ApplyingNS is equated to SG-23.


Submit cover letter and résumé by February 20, 2016.

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