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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/20/16

Applications Due11/03/16

Vacancy ID33875

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleChild Care Aide 1, (2 Positions)

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $28310 to $34113 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday through Thursday

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 10 PM

To 8 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Oneida

Street Address NYS School for the Deaf

City Rome

StateNY

Zip Code13440

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be able to read, write and speak English, follow written and spoken instructions, be in good health and good physical condition.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who have:
• Experience working with deaf students; and
• The ability to communicate through ASL/Sign Language.

Employees of the NYSSD who are currently in a Child Care Aide 1 position and are interested in switching to third shift MUST apply for the position as outlined in the Application section of this flyer.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s School for the Deaf is seeking to fill two Child Care Aide 1 positions. Major responsibilities of these positions will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Maintain the safety and well-being of students by escorting students to and from meals during morning and lunch times, monitor assigned exits during evacuation emergencies, bring children requiring medical attention to the health center, supervise and maintain control in all areas where children are gathered, and assist and chaperone students on off-campus activities;
• Utilize a total communication approach to language development in the presence of hearing impaired individuals by using both sign language and voice at all times;
• Check to make sure that each student has his/her hearing aid, cochlear implant, and/or glasses daily;
• Attend to students’ personal hygiene needs and the development of appropriate daily living skills;
• Assist students during meal times by providing supervision at each dining room entrance, checking assigned students at meal time for appropriate behaviors, encouraging students to eat balanced meals, conversing with students during meal times, and helping to create a relaxed, family-type atmosphere; and
• Prevent child abuse and maltreatment by attending all staff training, carrying out responsibilities as a mandated reporter of child abuse and maltreatment, and under direction of Child Care Aide 2, use approved techniques to manage students, and report to supervisors as required regarding occurrences giving rise to concerns involving children in care.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the applicant’s expense. These will be permanent, 10-month positions. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Positions will likely be filled on the shift listed. If current staff bid to change shifts, their current shift assignment will be backfilled.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 3, 2016 to nyssdjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include either Box number (RDC-191 or RDC-192) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address nyssdjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street New York State Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 3, 2016 to nyssdjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include either Box number (RDC-191 or RDC-192) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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