Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually
Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of experience in classroom or in-service training.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
OPWDD has committed to retraining every direct support professional, their supervisors and clinical staff. The Positive Relationships Offer More Opportunities to Everyone (PROMOTE) program is being implemented for this purpose. The Project Assistants will be required to complete the training in Positive Relationships Offer More Opportunities to Everyone (PROMOTE). This is an important task that requires the Project Assistants to achieve certification as PROMOTE Instructors and ultimately Instructor Trainers. These are temporary positions currently approved for up to a minimum of 18 months. Extension of the positions will be evaluated throughout the initial phase of the project.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The project assistants will be required to complete training in PROMOTE, achieve certification as PROMOTE instructors and ultimately as Instructor Trainers. Duties will include, but not be limited to:
• Provide direct training in PROMOTE to staff.
• Conduct PROMOTE Instructor Training Classes.
• Conduct Practice sessions to prepare instructor candidates for practice teaching and certification.
• Conduct instructor candidate observations for certification.
• Conduct quality assurance observations of previously certified Instructors.
• Participate in planning, review of implementation data and trend analysis.
• Travel extensively to meet rollout and Instructor development needs throughout New York State.
Additional Comments 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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address OPWDD.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
44 Holland Avenue
Notes on Applying(Equated to SG-18; Temporary Appointment). 70%; Position requires travel throughout New York State and possible overnight stays.
Submit cover letter and résumé by September 7, 2015. Please reference the above EOA 2015-169 in all correspondence.