Position Information

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AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleProgram Aide

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade13

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $46983 to $57231 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address OPWDD

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12229

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable for appointment on Current Civil Service Eligible List for this title.

OR

Transfer: Candidates must have permanent competitive status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

Duties Description The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is seeking a Program Aide to work in the Community Funding Unit within the Bureau of Central Operations. This is a critical position that will play an integral role in processing 100% state-funded payments under Self-Direction contracts. The Self- Direction program is responsible for supporting and serving individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Under the direction of the Contract Management Specialist 1, the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Assist in the processing and management of OPWDD's Fiscal Intermediary contracts and claims.
· Work in SFS to process purchase orders and vouchers related to monthly claiming.
· Update and check claimed individuals in the state funded Self-Direction database to ensure payments are appropriate.
· Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating workflow and procedures.
Maintain the voucher file system and assist in the preparation and transfer of records to the record center according to retention protocols
· Respond to both internal and external inquiries regarding agency/unit activities, transactions and procedures
· Assist in special projects within Central Operations as directed by the Principal Accountant who supervises all state payments

Preferred Qualifications include:

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Statewide Financial System (SFS)

Additional Comments Please note: •As of 10/12/2021 all OPWDD employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to mandatory weekly testing for COVID-19.•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 Barbara Thorpe

Telephone 518-473-4785

Fax 518-474-9902

Email Address OPWDD.sm.COrecruitment@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street OPWDD Presonnel Office

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and resume by 12/10/21. Please reference the above EOA #2021-171 in all correspondence.