Position Information

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AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleDevelopmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade21

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

Salary RangeFrom $82126 to $103056 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Richmond

Street Address 930 Willowbrook Road

City Staten Island

StateNY

Zip Code10314

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1 (DDPS1) serves as the Regional Quality Management Support Liaison responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and supporting quality improvement initiatives across all districts within Region 5. The position will serve as the point person for the Regional Quality Council Committee, oversee policy and Standards of Procedure (SOP) tracking, coordinate district collaboration (Metro, Brooklyn, and Staten Island DDSOO), and provide cross-regional assistance in areas of Medicaid Compliance and quality monitoring.

Duties and Responsibilities

Quality Council (QC):

* Serve as the primary point person for the Region 5 Quality Council.
* Coordinate and schedule all Region 5 Quality Council meetings; develop and distribute agendas,
* Maintain and track minutes and follow-up action items.
* Collaborate and provide cross-district assistance
* Develop and maintain a tracker to ensure new initiatives are documented and monitored through completion.
* Facilitate communication between Region 5 Quality Management, subject matter experts, leadership, and operational departments to ensure alignment of regional objectives.

Policy and Standards of Procedure (SOP) Management:

* Maintain Region 5 Policy and SOP Tracker, ensuring all documents are reviewed, revised, and distributed to all (QC) committee members.
* Coordinate workgroups for policy and SOP development and revision, ensuring timelines and approvals are documented.
* Assist in developing procedures and guidance documents to promote consistency across the region.
* Ensure staff have access to the most current policies and SOPs.
Back-up Medicaid Compliance Support:
* Conduct periodic reviews and spot checks of service documentation for accuracy and compliance with HCBS Waiver and Medicaid standards.
* Support district QM teams during audits and reviews of service delivery documentation.
* Track and monitor corrective action plans and compliance trends.
* Assist in training staff and supervisors on compliance documentation requirements.
* Utilize available data systems (SharePoint, Excel trackers, and other OPWDD tools) to ensure timely and accurate data entry.

Performance Improvement:

* Develop, implement, and monitor performance improvement initiatives and track compliance with policies, SOPs, and procedures.
* Develop summary reports and presentations for Quality Council meetings and Regional Leadership.
* Maintain confidentiality of all quality-related data and sensitive information.
* Ensure reports and trackers are accurate, organized, and submitted timely.
Regulatory Compliance:
* Ensure all activities meet or exceed regulatory and agency standards.
* Utilize available data systems (SharePoint, Excel trackers, TEAMS, and other OPWDD tools) to ensure timely and accurate completion of policies/SOPs.

Quality Council Coordination:

* Meetings are scheduled and documented within established timelines; all action items are tracked to completion; meeting minutes are distributed on time.
* Model positive communication, problem-solving, and teamwork within the regional structure.
* Travel to other districts within Region 5 to provide support, as needed.
* Other Duties as assigned by Quality Management Director or Designee

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Minimum Qualifications Must currently be a permanent Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1 and interested in transfer.

OR

Must be active and reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1.

OR

Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

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 21 ($78,126) and Downstate adjustment ($4,000). Downstate adjustment is added to the job rate ($99,056).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Staten Island DDSO Human Resources

Telephone 7189835433

Fax 7189835216

Email Address StatenIsland.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 1150 Forest Hill Road

Building 46

City Staten Island

State NY

Zip Code 10314

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email your resume to StatenIsland.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov and reference vacancy ID in your email.