Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 01/17/20
Applications Due: 01/31/20
Vacancy ID: 78099
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDevelopmental Disabilities Program Specialist 2 - EOA #2020-05
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade25
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $81446 to $102661 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 8 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Bronx
Street Address 2400 Halsey Street
Regional Office-Community Services-Bronx
City Bronx
StateNY
Zip Code10461
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Candidate must be employed by New York State and have permanent or contingent permanent status as a Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 2; OR
be reachable on the Civil Service list; OR
currently encumber a position in which you are eligible to transfer to this position.
FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT: One year of experience as a Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1.
Duties Description The incumbent’s job duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Assist the implementation of statewide initiatives, including but not limited to Transformation Agenda initiatives
• Directs administrative and oversight responsibility for the Community Services Department, including Self Direction, Front Door/School Transition, and Eligibility units.
• Process time sheets for those under direct line of supervision in a timely manner.
• Oversee the Level of Care process and sign off on Level of Care forms as the Designee for the Director.
• Oversees Self Direction Department: Ensures process is maintained and Information Sessions are held and readily available to families and individuals
• Liaison to the voluntary provider agencies. Assisting as needed in ensuring the services to those we serve are delivered expeditiously.
• Participate in the weekly Regional Front Door Call
• Participate in monthly Eligibility Community of Practice call
• Ensure staff are current on all trainings and adhere to the training schedule.
• Ensure that evaluations are completed in a timely manner on all staff under the DDPS2.
• Ensure that the administrator is kept apprised of all significant issues and staff actions
• Participate in the Administrator on Duty
• Local lead for statewide special projects
Additional Comments Please note:
• 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 believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-9689 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
• 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.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• 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 EOA #2020-05
Telephone
Fax 646-766-3491
Email Address Metro.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street 2400 Halsey Street
Human Resources Office
City Bronx
State NY
Zip Code 10461
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume by January 31, 2020 and reference EOA #2020-05 in all correspondence.
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