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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/25/17

Applications Due05/09/17

Vacancy ID38569

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleChild Care Aide 2, (Open to current NYS employees only) Box BDC-281/00735

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $40172 to $49041 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 6:00pm – 2:00am, Sunday through Thursday

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 6 PM

To 2 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Genesee

Street Address NYS School for the Blind

City Batavia

StateNY

Zip Code14020

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of permanent non-competitive service as a Child Care Aide 1.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Special consideration may be given to candidates with following qualifications:

• Experience in behavior modification, orientation and mobility, and/or certification in water safety, CPR, first aid, advanced first aid, or as an EMT.
• Bus Driver Certification/License under Article 19A.
• Experience working with Braille, American Sign Language and/or tactile sign.
• Demonstrated success in a supervisory capacity in a residential setting.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s School for the Blind (NYSSB) is seeking applicants to fill a Child Care Aide 2 position. The NYSSB provides educational and residential services to students who are blind and have severe multiple disabilities. Under the direction of the Head of Department (Residential), major responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure all phases of a resident’s treatment plan are implemented, including daily living skill training, personal hygiene, medical needs, recreational and socialization activities, and dietary needs;
• Schedule and assign Child Care Aide 1s (CCA 1s) and Child Care Aide 1 substitutes in order to ensure appropriate care and adequate ratios;
• Maintain accurate daily records of staff performance, time and attendance, and the fulfillment of treatment plans;
• Provide written guidelines, supervision, and instruction to CCA 1s as to the performance of specific tasks;
• Meet regularly with CCA 1s to discuss observations, new techniques, deficiencies, individual resident problems, and other matters influencing the operation of the Residential Department and its staff;
• Identify housekeeping and maintenance problems and report them to appropriate personnel;
• Assist with and report all occurrences of minor and major incidents on a daily basis;
• Function as a working supervisor as necessary to assist the CCA 1s in providing direct care to residents; and
• Provide feedback to all staff members regarding changes in resident behavior and progress or lack thereof.

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. This will be a permanent, 12-month position. 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.
* Leads to a maximum salary of $49,041 through annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 9, 2017 to nyssbjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (BDC-281/00735) 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 nyssbjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 9, 2017 to nyssbjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (BDC-281/00735) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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