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AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleSr. LPN 1 - Reinman IRA

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade11

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $40324 to $55008 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Sunday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. with Friday/Saturday pass days

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 2 PM

To 10 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Onondaga

Street Address Central New York DDSO

5080 Reinman Road

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13215

Minimum Qualifications Transfer Qualifications:

Currently a Sr. LPN 2 or Developmental Assistant 2 (SG 13) with current New York State LPN Licensure or one year permanent service as a Developmental Assistant 1 (SG 12) and current New York State LPN Licensure.

Promotion Qualifications:

One year permanent service as an LPN, SG 10. Persons qualifying under the promotion qualifications will initially be appointed to the title Sr. LPN 1, SG 11. Advancement to Sr. LPN 2, SG 13, is currently mandatory after 1 year of satisfactory performance at the Sr. LPN 1 level.

Simultaneous to this posting, the Civil Service List may be canvassed. Management reserves the right to select either a senior respondent to the posting (either most senior “lateral” transfer OR most senior promotion candidate) or to appointment from the Civil Service List.

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate and will be evaluated against the following criteria:

1. Ability to perform duties as outlined above.
2. Possess an acceptable time and attendance record.
3. Possess an acceptable work record.
4. Ability to establish satisfactory relationships with others. As demonstrated by responses to hypothetical situations at interview.
5. Possess knowledge of basic supervisory policies and practices employed within the DDSO. Preference may be given to candidates with prior supervisory experience.
6. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the ISP system, including protective oversight, programmatic concepts and community inclusion philosophy.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of DDSO policy and procedure including but not limited to incident reporting, budgets, consumer cash, ordering and maintaining household/site supplies, TIMES, etc.
8. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
9. Ability to prepare clear and accurate factual reports.
10. Ability to adjust schedule to meet program and organizational needs.

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will receive their direction and supervision from the Program Manager/DA 3 and designated team registered nurse. Specifically, the Sr. LPN will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties during the evening shifts:

-- Supervises and ensures smooth operation of the home including physical plant maintenance, all matters related to NPS (purchasing site supplies and housekeeping materials within budgetary guidelines), and working within established guidelines to maintain site staffing.
-- In conjunction with other administrative level staff, provide observation, supervision, direction, and feedback to subordinate LPN and DA staff, including maintaining appropriate records of subordinate staff relating to time and attendance and performance.
-- Contributes to the development of subordinate staff including staff training on an ongoing basis.
-- In conjunction with other administrative staff, evaluates performance of subordinate staff and provides any needed follow up action.
-- Insures that the consumers’ records are accurate and up to date.
-- Shares information freely with the Treatment Team Leader and unit RN as it relates to clinical/program issues.
-- Provides necessary follow up as indicated at consumer's medical appointments.
-- Participates in providing active treatment services as well as routine medical intervention.
-- Keeps designated RN and supervisor up to date on all medically related issues for the consumers who reside at this residence.
-- Work in conjunction with Day Hab administrators associated with the home to ensure mutual cooperation and support.

Additional Comments Must have the ability to adjust work hours to meet the operational and supervisory needs of the worksite in accordance to Article 32 of the ISU Contract.

Please note the filling of this position(s) is dependent upon prior approval being obtained from OPWDD, Division of Budget, and the Department Of Civil Service. Any position left vacant by the filling of this position will be reposted.

The successful bidder(s) to this posting are advised that it will be their responsibility to discuss, with their new supervisor, any previously approved time off. There is no guarantee the new unit will be able to honor previously approved time.

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.

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

Name Central New York DDSO

Telephone 315-473-6980

Fax 315-473-6658

Email Address cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Central New York DDSO

187 Northern Concourse

City Syracuse

State NY

Zip Code 13212

Notes on ApplyingQualified applicants should submit a posting reply form (prf-1) to the Syracuse Human Resources Office of the Central New York DDSO on or before the closing date indicated. If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Theresa Winter, DA 3, 315-425-5317.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.