Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleSenior Companion Program Coordinator - EOA #2019-274
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $50722 to $64557 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT:
Candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service List for Senior Companion Program Coordinator
OR currently permanent in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer per Civil Service Rules & Regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT:
In the event there is no valid eligible list, candidates who meet the following open competitive qualifications may be qualified for a provisional appointment:
Five years of administrative experience coordinating an organized volunteer program in which the primary responsibility was recruiting, training, orientation and supervision of volunteers. One of these years of experience must have included administering a program which provided services primarily for individuals with developmental disabilities.
If appointed on provisional status, you must participate in the next Civil Service examination(s) and be a reachable candidate in order to obtain permanent status and maintain your position.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: Collaborates with executive management to establish and implement statewide policies for Senior Companion Programs; provide program oversight; and ensures compliance with Federal, State and OPWDD regulations.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Organize, coordinate, implement and expand Long Island OPWDD Senior Companion Program in accordance with the Agency’s mission to foster community inclusion, enrich people’s lives and enhance independence of individuals.
• Advertise and recruit and screen prospective Senior Companions following guidelines established by OPWDD, the Justice Center and the Corporation for National and Community Service.
• Incorporate a person-centered approach to matching Senior Companions and individuals in meaningful assignments.
• Develop and implement an orientation and on-going training program for Senior Companions that meets the requirements of OPWDD, the Justice Center and the Corporation for National and Community Service.
• Complete, submit and/or retain data/reports in the areas of: Senior Companion evaluations, profile form impact statements, assignment review, time & attendance and others required by local, state and federal agencies.
• Act as spokesperson and liaison to voluntary agencies and community organizations, to facilitate program goals.
• Participate in monthly/as scheduled statewide senior companion coordinator teleconferences hosted by the OPWDD Senior Companion Manager.
• Create features for the internal newsletter showcasing senior companions and the individuals they support.
• Complete bi-weekly stipend roll, to ensure Senior Companions receive their stipend and reimbursements for mileage and meals in a timely fashion.
• Attend the annual Senior Companion Conference held in the Capital District area for training and networking.
• Travel is expected, including various community organizations. Mileage is compensated per Office of State Comptroller rules and regulations.
• Assume responsibility for special projects as applicable.
Additional Comments 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.