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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/13/17

Applications Due12/26/17

Vacancy ID46053

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleDevelopmental Assistant 3 - CNY DDSO Rome

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade17

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $55277 to $66855 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Oneida

Street Address Rome IRA's

101 West Liberty Street

City Rome

StateNY

Zip Code13440

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Transfer: Currently a permanent Developmental Assistant 3 or staff in a PEF title whose current function is residential program management.
Simultaneous to this posting the appropriate civil service list may be canvassed. Management reserves the right to select either an eligible respondent to this posting or appoint from the Civil Service list.
Must have ability to adjust work schedule to meet program and organizational needs in accordance with article 32 of the ISU contract.

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Second level supervisor of multiple work sites; supervises and works with staff to motivate and attend to the personal daily living needs of the developmentally disabled individuals in their care.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervisor of site directors at assigned IRA’s (DA1, DA2s, and Senior LPNs) to ensure staffing levels and patterns at assigned sites, as well as supervisory practices in place. Fully support ongoing implementation of site BMP Plans and Individual Residential Habilitation Plans and co-develops, co-trains, and monitor individual residential habilitation plans for assigned consumers, co-develops and co-trains and monitors IPOP’s for all assigned consumers.
• Provides guidance and direction to DA1, DA2s and Senior LPNs at assigned IRAs ensuring direct care and supervisory staff input into any action-plans needed and consistent follow through by staff.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of administrative reports in key areas, participating in the process of summarizing and analyzing this information in a manner which aids unit managers in sound decision-making practices including: survey response, ongoing evaluation of staffing needs based upon program objectives; ongoing review of schedules/assignment developed by site directors; ongoing review of use of ET and OT and overall cash management; advocate for and coordinate training of subordinate staff; coordinate regular meetings between subordinate staff and facilitate collaboration in areas which would maximize management of all key resources. Attends and monitors ISP reviews for completion and follow-up.
• Performs quarterly audits at assigned IRAs of consumer cash and petty cash budgets. Writes consumer cash POCAS when deemed necessary. Writes PEPS of assigned consumers.
• Annual review/update of fire evacuation assessments.
• Contributes to the management team:
• Ensures 147s are completed appropriately and all necessary preliminary decisions and actions are made and appropriately communicated.
• Serves on / leads various workgroups and committees and completes other special assignments as appropriate.

Selection Criteria
• Ability to function as a full member of the treatment team, relating well to professional, Para-professional and direct care staff and their supervisors, as well as volunteers, families, service coordinators and individuals not directly associated with the CNYDSO.
• Ability to communicate in a thorough, concise, accurate, and professional manner both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and interpret OPWDD, DSO and Administrative Unit policies and procedures.
• Ability to train and supervise direct care staff and subordinate supervisors.
• Awareness of consumer rights.
• Ability to assist in developing and carrying out program services.
• Understanding of behavior management, treatment techniques, therapeutic use of activity and consumer programming.
• Ability to retrieve information, review and analyze data, and prepare reports in a timely manner.
• Ability to adjust work schedule to meet program and organizational needs.
• Must possess an acceptable attendance record as specified in the CNYDSO time and attendance policy.
• Possess a valid New York State driver's license.

Additional Comments Any questions regarding the duties of this position may be directed to Bronwyn Thompson, TTL at 315-339-6800.

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone 315-336-2300 ext. 578

Fax 315-338-0443

Email Address cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Central NY DDSO

101 West Liberty Street

City Rome

State NY

Zip Code 13440

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume by 12/26/2017 and include EOA # 17-238 on all correspondence to: Central NY DDSO, Human Resources, 101 W. Liberty Street, Rome, NY 13440 or email: cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov.

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 believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 or Email at Affirmative.Action@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.


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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.

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