Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $151275 to $151275 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Must possess a license and current registration to practice Psychology in New York State.
Duties Description This position will serve as a Licensed Psychologist for a division of the Service Access Program Implementation and Stakeholder Support- Regional Field Office (SPSRFO). Divisions within the Regional Field Office include the following: Service Access (Front Door and Waiver Services), Eligibility, Self-Direction, Housing, Crisis, Property/Development, Fiscal, and Quality Management/Technical Assistance.
Through the five Regional Field Office(s) with OPWDD over 130,000 individuals are supported through collaboration and engagement with over 700 voluntary providers, 6 State Operated Development Disabilities Service Operation Offices, and 7 Care Coordination Service Organizations. Region Field Office oversight encompasses 13 specific districts throughout NYS as noted below:
Regional Field Office 4 has oversight in Manhattan/Bronx (Metro), Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island
The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the oversight and coordination of a Unit within the Regional Office organizational structure and will report directly to a member of the Regional Office Executive Leadership Team. Divisions within the Regional Office include: Service Access (Front Door and Waiver Services), Eligibility, Self-Direction, Housing, Crisis, Property/Development, Fiscal, and Quality Assurance/Technical Assistance. The Executive leadership team of Region consists of a Regional Office Director; Deputy Directors; and POSIV/DDPS IVs that oversee the 9 units of the Regional Office. The Licensed Psychologist will typically oversee one of the Regional Office Units, but may provide additional coverage when RO needs make this necessary.
Travel to the districts within Region is required, as is intermittent travel to other areas of the state.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The selected candidate will report to the respective DDPS IV/POSIV and will work with the Executive Leadership, Management, and office staff members to foster and support a collaborative workforce and to ensure excellent quality in Regional Office operational standards. A commitment to collaborating with all stakeholder groups, as well as a commitment to a leadership strategy of “Putting People First” is essential.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Flexibility in work schedule is essential in support of the role of the regional office across multiple communities. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to see the “big picture” and be able to direct work in a way that supports the direction OPWDD and the Regional Office divisions. Skills in managing change, leadership, and program implementation, are essential and examples of accomplishments will be helpful. Organization, effective written and spoken communication, decision-making skills, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential to a person assuming this role. With the mission, vision, and values of OPWDD as context, the DDPSII will collaborate with stakeholders, voluntary agency partners and the regional office Executive team and workforce to ensure a system of individualized, community-based supports. Principal duties include the following:
• Provide oversight to an assigned team within the Regional Office structure. Unit Teams include: Eligibility, Front Door, Waiver Services, Self-Direction, Housing, Crisis, Property/Development, Fiscal Services, and Quality Assurance. Team assignment may vary depending on Regional Office needs.
• Lead local level efforts related to the Unit in which they are is leading, to advance OPWDD policies and initiatives. Work closely with Leadership staff in directing the day-to-day activities of the division.
• Coordinate and supervise the Unit team:
o Ensure ongoing quality and work performance of the interdisciplinary Regional Eligibility Team.
o Oversee the entire Regional Unit processes, inclusive of procedures, regulations, ADMs associated with unit work and flows, training of regional and statewide stakeholders such as individuals, families, and other community partners as a subject matter expert for Unit responsibilities.
o Ensure thorough review and monitoring of unit workflow that OPWDD guidance adherence and that regulatory requirements are met.
o Monitor data to ensure timely provision of services and ensure appropriate and accurate workflow through Regional process.
o Ensure team member participation in remote and/or face-to-face meetings with individuals and families when needed.
• Coordinate and oversee ongoing services and supports via direct and/or remote supervision of division(s) within the Regional Field Office.
• Provide support to the Executive Leadership team by representing the needs and opportunities within the division, through provision of data, agency specific information, etc.
• Participate as an active member of the RFO expanded leadership team.
• Support current managed care readiness efforts.
• Develop and maintain data elements to objectively evaluate effectiveness of supports and services in meeting agency expectations.
• Ensure ongoing communication and collaboration with peers from other state agencies and units of local government who provide supports to the individuals and families we serve.
• Ensure that DDRFO Unit staff members are seen as a valuable resource by individuals, our provider network, local agencies, elected officials and OPWDD administration.
• Provide supervision and oversight to all division staff for administrative duties, ie. completion of required training, timely completion of TIMES, proper documentation/ submission of travel, etc.
• Travel as needed.
Additional Comments Please note:
• Please note, the posted Salary includes an approved Increased Hiring Rate to Job Rate ($127,875), an approved Geographic Differential of $20,000, and a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400.
• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
• 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.
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies
• 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.
• 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 Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
NYS offers Incredible Benefits!
Paid Holidays and Leave
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
Health Care Coverage
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
Retirement Program
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
Professional Development and Education and Training
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://goer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.
Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated 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.
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