Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDevelopmental Disabilities Program Specialist 4 - Pending DOB Approval
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $99415 to $125629 Annually
Minimum Qualifications SELECTION
CRITERIA:
• Writing skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when supervisor is unavailable.
• Review of time and attendance and personal history folder.
• Must be able to flex time as required.
Transfer Qualifications: Any current DDPS 4
Any permanent employee eligible for a 70.1 transfer.
Anyone eligible to take the Civil Service examination for DDPS 4
Promotional Opportunities: Anyone currently reachable on the Civil Service List.
Provisional Appointment: In the event that there is not a valid eligible list, candidates who meet the qualifications below may be qualified for a provisional appointment.
Minimum Qualifications: You must be a qualified employee of the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities and have had twelve months of permanent competitive service or 55-b/55-c service as a Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 2, Treatment Team Leader (Developmental Disabilities), or Mental Hygiene Nursing Program Coordinator.
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Director:
• Oversees, Incident Management Department
• Review and sign off on BMC / ICC Minutes.
• Performs Quality Assurance functions to ensure agencies meet required Federal, State and OPWDD regulations and polices.
• Responsible for plans of correction for ICF or IRA Statement of Deficiencies.
• Tracks, monitors and ensures compliance with Plans of Corrective Actions for Statement of Deficiencies.
• Provide technical assistance, involvement in: Campus ICF program,
State Operated Community Residential and Day Services, Free Standing Respite and Family Care Certification.
• Communication with the: Attorney General’s Office, DOH, and CMS
• Responsible for the implementation of new regulations and guidance
• Provide oversight to HIM, overall responsibility for HIPPA compliance, Medicaid Compliance and Auditing, Completion and monitoring of TABS reporting and census reports.
• Oversees record requests. Develops standards for content and storage of individuals’ records; maintains storage of historical records consistent with applicable regulations.
• Responsible for oversight ensuring full compliance with Jonathan’s Law.
• Supervise Legal Processing Department with all retention matters and filing of all court papers (Retention, 730, 330 and Treatment over Objection).
• Reviews Statement of Deficiencies and Notices of violations received regarding State Operated program. (Provides oversight and technical assistance for the development of Plans of corrective action in response to DQI and DOH and OFPC surveys. Identifies critical areas of concern and alerts the field to trends).
• Reviews program reports in order to develop, implement and monitor new policies and procedures to ensure consistent quality and delivery of service across multiple programs and/or services.
• Develops, monitors and revises all policies and procedures.
• Supervises variety of titles including DDPS 1, MHPES4, HIMA 3, etc.
• Serves as committee member for Region 3 Mortality Review Committee.
• Serves as a member for Safe Patient Handling Committee
• Represents Management at Arbitration hearings for probable cause.
• Health Commerce Coordinator
• Completes AOD trainings, responsible for AOD schedule
• Other assignments as directed by Deputy Director/Director.
Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by May 29, 2019 to:
Sunmount-OHRM
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
E-Mail: opwdd.sm.sunmount.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 359-4150
Fax: (518) 359-4161
Please reference the above EOA # 19-80 in all correspondence.
Please note:
• 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
• 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 at (518) 473-9689 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• 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
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