Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $20.60 to $20.60 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Must exercise a considerable amount of independent judgement in performing duties. The Lifeguard is expected to make decisions and apply various procedures, rules, regulations and guidelines. Must be able to act quickly and instinctively to detect and deter activities that are potentially hazardous. Must be able to work collaboratively with staff and the individuals who reside in the IRAs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 18 years of age and possess current certificates in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Lifeguard Waterfront Module (exception for NYC) and CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent certifications from an agency approved by the Commissioner of NYS Parks. All current American Red Cross Lifeguard training certifications should include first aid. If not, a standard first aid certificate is required. A current separate CPR certificate is required. A Water Park Module is also required for any lifeguard working at a park having water slides. First Aid and Lifeguard certificates must be dated within the last three years; CPR certificates must be dated within the last year (recertification acceptable). NYS Parks Lifeguards must maintain current certification in all required training programs during the term of their employment. A minimum of 20/40 uncorrected vision is required in each eye. Must have clean driving license and be able to travel to locations within the Capital District.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Capital District DDSO has six Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) homes that have swimming pools. The lifeguard will work at these pool locations on a rotational basis. The incumbent will have primary responsibility for supervision, protection, and safety of individuals with developmental disabilities while using the pool. They will conduct swimming evaluations, monitor the individuals in the pool, provide recreational swimming activities, write curriculums for water safety, and assist staff with swimming and socialization skills that can be added to individuals Life Plan.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide water surveillance, guards pool areas, provides direct supervision and protection of swimmers, ensures patrons are aware of and follow all rules and regulations as appropriate in an effort to prevent accidents.
• Ensures all rules are prominently posted and encourages proper conduct and voluntary compliance with all pool rules and regulations.
• Works collaboratively with house staff to inform them if individuals are violating rules and works together to decide if individual should be removed from the pool.
• Initiates and/or responds to swimmer-in-distress signals, immediately assesses danger and initiates the appropriate rescue assistance procedures.
• Performs resuscitation and other first aid procedures as necessary until EMS arrives.
• Evacuates swimming area in response to a dangerous or emergency situation, directs orderly evacuation, maintains crowd control and notifies appropriate staff.
• Assists in preparing written reports of all accidents and rescues.
• May perform other duties as assigned, such as conducting swimming evaluations, providing recreational swimming activities, writing curriculums for water safety, and assist staff with swimming and socialization skills that can be added to individuals Life Plan.
• Other duties as assigned.
Pool Locations:
Greenbarn IRA - 53 Greenbarn Road, Hudson Falls
Leland IRA - 11 Leland Street, South Glens Falls
Ballston Spa IRA - 13 99 West High Street, Ballston Spa
24th Street IRA - 28 24th Street, Troy
Greenwood IRA - 4 Greenwood Drive Ext, East Greenbush
Twilight-8 Twilight Dr, Clifton Park
Camp Wilton - 5 Northern Pines Road, Wilton (as needed for back up)
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Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
• Family and household member relationships: OPWDD policy may impact eligibility for this position. Employees are responsible for recognizing the relationship and not posting for positions where it would be a concern. Before you apply read Section 120.27 of the Region 3 Policy Manual. Please e-mail capital.district.human.resources@opwdd.ny.gov if you have you need help determining if this policy applies to you.
• CAPA: Must be cleared by the NYS Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment if position requires working with minors and not previously cleared.
• If you are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• 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 they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or e-mail at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements, and previously approved vacation/holiday time will be honored in the new assignment.
• 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.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
• OPWDD is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas, and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address CapitalDistrict.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Capital District DDSO
Human Resources Office
Building 1
500 Balltown Road
Schenectady, New York 12304
Phone: 518-388-0838
Fax: 518-370-7536
Email: CapitalDistrict.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
*Please reference EOA #24-89 in all correspondence.