Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $45953 to $61231 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Transfer Qualifications:
Currently a Sr. LPN 2 or Developmental Assistant 2 (SG 13) with current New York State LPN Licensure or one year permanent service as a Developmental Assistant 1 (SG 12) and current New York State LPN Licensure.
Promotion Qualifications:
One year permanent service as an LPN, SG 10. Persons qualifying under the promotion qualifications will initially be appointed to the title Sr. LPN 1, SG 11. Advancement to Sr. LPN 2, SG 13, is currently mandatory after 1 year of satisfactory performance at the Sr. LPN 1 level.
Simultaneous to this posting the Civil Service list for Sr. LPN may be canvassed. Management reserves the right to select either an eligible respondent to this posting or appoint from the Civil Service list.
The successful bidder to this posting is advised that it will be their responsibility to discuss, with their new supervisor, any previously approved time off. There is no guarantee the new unit will be able to honor previously approved time off.
Duties Description • Supervises and ensures smooth operation of the home including physical plant maintenance, all matters related to NPS
(purchasing site supplies and housekeeping materials within budgetary guidelines) and working within established
guidelines to maintain site staffing.
• In conjunction with other administrative level staff, provide observation, supervision, direction, and feedback to
subordinate LPN and DA staff, including maintaining appropriate records of subordinate staff relating to time and
attendance and performance.
• Contributes to the development of subordinate staff including staff training on an ongoing basis.
• In conjunction with other administrative staff, evaluates performance of subordinate staff and provides any needed
follow up action.
• Insures that the individual’s records are accurate and up to date.
• Shares information freely with the Treatment Team Leader and unit RN as it relates to clinical/program issues.
• Provides necessary follow up as indicated at individual’s medical appointments.
• Participates in providing active treatment services as well as routine medical intervention.
• Keeps designated RN and supervisor up to date on all medically related issues for the individuals who reside at this residence.
• Work in conjunction with Day Hab administrators associated with the home to ensure mutual cooperation and support.
Additional Comments Submit PRF-1 form, and/or cover letter and resume by 9/30/2022 to:
Central New York DDSO
Attn: Human Resources
101 W. Liberty St
Rome NY 13440
Fax: 315-338-0443
E-mail: cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
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 they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
Please reference the above EOA #22-303 in all correspondence.
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Please note:
• 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
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