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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/23/18

Applications Due06/05/18

Vacancy ID53574

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleDevelopmental Assistant 2

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade13

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $44274 to $53927 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 9 am – 5 pm, with flexibility based on the needs of the individuals.<br />Pass Days:<br />Weeks 1 &amp; 3: Sat/Sun<br />Weeks 2 &amp; 4: Fri/Mon

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Onondaga

Street Address 187 Northern Concourse

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13212

Minimum Qualifications *Must have the ability to adjust work hours to meet the operational and supervisory needs of the worksite in accordance with
Article 32 of ISU contract.

Transfer in title: Current permanent service as a DA2 – salary grade 13.
Please note that the filling of this position is dependent upon prior approval being obtained from OPWDD, Division of Budget and
the Department of Civil Service.
The successful bidder to this posting is 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 off.
PREFERRED

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
First level supervisor/house director, 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:
The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is seeking to fill a Developmental Assistant 2
position for the Community Habilitation Pilot Program in Onondaga County. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited
to the following:
• Assist in providing supervision to staff (up to 16 people) working with 50 individuals across Onondaga County.
• Responsible to establish and ensure appropriate and adequate staffing schedules. This includes prudent management of ET
and OT.
• Ensure physical plant maintenance to provide a clean, safe and homelike atmosphere. Develop and monitor preventative and
routine maintenance schedules, responding to physical plant emergencies appropriately.
• Responsible for site PS and NPS budgeting including required auditing and reporting functions. Additionally, must insure
proper handling and documentation of consumer funds/accounts.
• Prepare and submit a wide variety of administrative reports including, but not limited to, incident reports, Business Office and
Human Resources Office policy and procedure, OGS/vehicle maintenance, Staff Services requirements etc.
• Ensure program implementation is carried out by all staff consistently emphasizing independence, individualization, inclusion,
and productivity. Coordinate and promote community inclusion activities. Ensure ongoing advocacy.
• Plans, Organizes, and monitors work of subordinate staff, role modeling, training / orientation, providing directions and clear
expectations with prescribed methods of completion. Institute clear responsibility and accountability. Ensure completion and
timely submission of performance evaluations for subordinate staff. TIMES completion. Provide recognition and support along
with feedback needed to improve work performance. Responsibilities ultimately cover all shifts necessitating the need to flex
in order to provide appropriate oversight to afternoons and midnights, at times, in accordance with Article 32.
• Facilitate routine supervisory and house-staff meeting.
• Maintain open communication and provide necessary feedback to all members of the treatment team including supervisory
and clinical staff in order to ensure the health and safety of the individuals living in the home.
• May be called upon to support individuals participating in the program to ensure continuity of services.

Additional Comments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate and will be evaluated against the following criteria:
• Possess an acceptable time and attendance record and demonstrate knowledge of the Central New York DDSO T&A
Policy.
• Possess an acceptable work record (e-file).
• Possess a working knowledge of and experience in good supervisory practices and progressive discipline.
• Possess the ability to establish satisfactory relationships with others, make decisions, solve problems, and work
independently as demonstrated by previous work experience and responses to hypothetical situations at interview.
• Possess a working knowledge of and experience in programmatic skills and procedures.
• Possess the ability to work alternate sites and/or schedules within the administrative unit, to provide coverage.
• Possess a valid NYS driver’s license.
• Possess knowledge of the principles of time management, work planning, report preparation, mechanism of audits, etc.
• Possess a valid medical certificate or be able to obtain one within four weeks after assignment.
• Possess a good working knowledge of verbal and physical intervention techniques (SCIP-R and related skills).

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone 315 473 6980

Fax 315 473 6658

Email Address cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 187 Northern Concourse

City North Syracuse

State NY

Zip Code 13212

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit PRF-1, and/or cover letter and resume' by 06/05/2018.

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