Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 10/04/18
Applications Due: 10/18/18
Vacancy ID: 60456

Position Information

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleConsumer Advisory Board Program Associate

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $73284 to $92693 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 95%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Richmond

Street Address OPWDD - Consumer Advisory Board for the Willowbrook Class

1050 Forest Hill Road

City Staten Island

StateNY

Zip Code10314

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Human Services/Special Education and at least 5 years’ experience working with people who have a developmental disabilities, at least 3 years working in advocacy capacity. Must be available for statewide travel and must have good oral and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently a Consumer Advisory Board Program Associate, grade 18 and meet the following:

Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Human Services/Special Education and at least 5 years’ experience working with people who have a developmental disability, at least 3 years working in advocacy capacity, and knowledge of the Willowbrook Permanent Injunction and familiarity with state and federal laws and regulations specific to the delivery of services to people with I/DD and their rights.


Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Including but not limited to:

• This position will function as an Assistant Director.
• Administrative and clinical supervision of eight CAB representatives.
• Provide coverage for the Executive Director.
• Attend regularly scheduled (Monthly) and special Board meetings, as directed.
• Assist in recruitment of staff.
• Assist in training new staff.
• Provide on-going in-service training to supervisees and other CAB staff.
• Review and submit comments on proposed policies/regulations.
• Provide coverage for supervisees.
• Review and follow-up on incident reports or other allegations of abuse or violations of rights of Class members.
• On a rotational schedule review and respond to the CAB voicemail box on Holidays, nights and weekends.



Additional Comments OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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

Contact Information

Name Antonia Ferguson, Executive Director

Telephone 718-477-8800

Fax 646-766-3488

Email Address Antonia.Ferguson@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Consumer Advisory Board

1050 Forest Hill Road

City Staten Island

State NY

Zip Code 10314

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and résumé by October 18, 2018