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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/02/16

Applications Due12/12/16

Vacancy ID34994

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleTraining Specialist 1 (nursing)

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $53339 to $67827 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Queens

Street Address OPWDD - Workforce and Talent Management - Talent Development and Training

80-45 Winchester Blvd

City Queens Village

StateNY

Zip Code11428

Minimum Qualifications One year of post licensure experience as a Registered Nurse and two years of experience delivering specialize training in a classroom setting.

Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Talent Development & Training Unit plays an integral role within the OPWDD framework. The unit provides staff with the necessary training and development activities needed to perform their jobs with the highest level of effectiveness and efficiency. Talent Development & Training staff work hard towards the goal of ensuring that all OPWDD employees have the skills and supports they need to help individuals with developmental disabilities live richer lives.

• Assist with updating the mandated statewide annual refresher topics, and ensure the content meets regulatory requirements.
• Provides technical assistance related to developing and updating training policies and manuals.
• Inform employees and program managers of available training and educational opportunities
• Engage in face to face oral communications with trainees and other agency staff on a group or individual basis
• Provide instruction in nursing, treatment and health care subjects specific to employees responsible for the care of the individuals we serve
• Incumbent of this position provide specialized instruction in nursing, treatment and health care subjects specific to employees responsible for the care and custody of vulnerable populations in institutional and community settings.

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 OPPORTUNTIY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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

Name Sonja Harewood

Telephone

Fax 718-217-5835

Email Address OPWDD.SM.FINESON.PERSONNEL@OPWDD.NY.GOV

Address

Street Bernard Fineson DDSO

80-45 Winchester Blvd

City Queens Village

State NY

Zip Code 11428

 

Notes on Applying(Appointment may also be made at the Trainee 1 level and serve up to a
two year traineeship)

(Salary at the Grade 18 Level)

Submit cover letter and resume by December 12, 2016. Please reference the above EOA # 16-011 in all correspondence.

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