Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHabilitation Specialist 1 (QIDP) - WNY #17-1016ek
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $44564 to $56888 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Must have QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional) certification/status, AND
1. Reachable on the current Civil Service List for Habilitation Specialist 1
OR
2. Permanent service as a Habilitation Specialist 1
OR
3. Eligible to 70.1 transfer to a Habilitation Specialist 1 title.
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide support to residential developing Residential Habilitation plans.
• Ensure notes support Plan goals.
• Provide training in residential habilitation to Direct Support Assistant’s who support the homes.
• Develop and present materials for such groups as Risk and Behavioral Review Committees.
• Participate in ISP’s.
• Develop and update POPO’s as needed.
• Interact with families as needed.
• Complete incident investigations as assigned.
• Request and secure clinical services individuals may need.
• Attend house meetings.
• Specialized assignments as assigned by Treatment Team Leader.
Additional Comments • 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.
• 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.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• Position may be eligible for Loan Forgiveness via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.