Position Information

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AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleDevelopmental Disabilities Program Specialist 4 (Bridge) - Region 5 State Operations - EOA #2025-220

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $119283 to $149682 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address TBD

City TBD

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Job Specifics

Duties Description Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Director of Operations (DDPS 4) to provide direct support and oversight to department heads responsible for Habilitation Services, Day Habilitation Services, Article 16 Clinics, and Family Care within our Region. This pivotal leadership role will also involve supervision of clinical disciplines, including Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Recreation.

Key Responsibilities:

· Ensure compliance with operational standards, regulations, and Medicaid requirements across all service areas.

· Establish, implement, and refine policies and procedures to promote quality improvement and operational efficiency.

· Provide direct supervision and support to Treatment Team Leaders and clinical department heads.

· Coordinate multidisciplinary services among providers to optimize placement and service delivery.

· Oversee and streamline processes related to Medicaid Compliance and placement issues.

· Conduct regular site visits, participate in Regional and organizational committees, and drive strategic plan initiatives.

· Collaborate effectively with Deputies, Central Office staff, and other key stakeholders to align operational goals.

· Lead workforce development efforts by delivering training and promoting professional growth opportunities.

· Participate actively and take a lead in our Creating Space initiative across state operations service delivery departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Proven leadership experience in developmental disabilities program operations or a closely related field.

· Strong knowledge of habilitation services, clinical disciplines, Medicaid regulations, and compliance standards.

· Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

· Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate across multiple levels of an organization.

· Experience in policy development, strategic planning, and quality improvement initiatives.

· Commitment to fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

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Minimum Qualifications Must currently be a permanent Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 4 and interested in transfer.

OR

Must be active and reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 4.

OR

One year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a salary grade 27 or higher and eligible for 70.1 or 52.6 transfer as determined by the Department of Civil Service.

Additional Comments • Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Downstate adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for Grade 63 ($115,283) and Downstate adjustment ($4,000). Downstate adjustment is added to the job rate ($145,682).

• 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 or 52.6 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.

• 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 or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email 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.

• 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.

• Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

• 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://oer.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.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***

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

How to Apply

Name Metro NY DDSO

Telephone 718-430-710

Fax 646-766-3491

Email Address Metro.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 2400 Halsey Street

Human Resources Office

City Bronx

State NY

Zip Code 10461

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email your resume to Metro.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov and reference vacancy ID and EOA #2025-220 in your email.