Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleTraining Specialist 1 (Appointment may also be made at the Trainee 1 level and serve up to a two year traineeship)
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Eligible to 70.1 transfer to a Training Specialist 1 title, OR;
2. Permanent service as a Training Specialist 1, OR;
3. Reachable on the current Civil Service List or eligible for provisional appointment pending exam. You must take a pass a Civil Service Examination in order to be considered for this position. There are two examinations held for this position. Please note: New York State employees may qualify for both. For qualified employees of New York State the examination is called PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION TRAINEESHIP TRANSITION PROGRAM (PATT). For all other qualified individuals, the examination used to fill this position is called Professional Career Opportunities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate should possess excellent communication skills, be organized and have experience in public speaking. Active trainer status is preferred.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
• Presents and/or oversees delivery of standardized Agency Training courses for OPWDD staff as appropriate.
• Assists with development of specialized training programs to meet identified needs by determining course content and method of presentation and obtaining training materials
• Present training on a wide variety of topics and programs using targeted training methods, equipment, and media.
• Co facilitate and help develop Direct Support Staff and Supervisory staff to meet the needs of the Agency Mission.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordination of New Employee Orientation training program including the creation and distribution of Prescriptive Training Checklists, providing updates as needed.
• Development and presentation of Standardized Agency Training courses for OPWDD staff.
• Traineeship Coordination including collection of trainee evaluations and reporting of their status as well as tracking of other required documentation.
• Participation on Statewide training development work groups as required
• Instructor Trainer for Promote
• Instructor for CPR/FA
• GOER Instructor certification and delivery of GOER classes at least twice annually, traveling as required.
• Act as training department liaison as assigned, assisting with training and training compliance.
• Supervision of paraprofessional staff as required.
Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• 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
• 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 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 or Email at Affirmative.Action@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• 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.
• 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Broome DDSOO Human Resources Office
Email Address opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
249 Glenwood Road
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit Response to Posting form, cover letter, and résumé by January 24, 2020 to:
Broome DDSOO Human Resources Office
249 Glenwood Road
Binghamton, NY 13905
E-Mail: opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax: 607-770-0528
Please reference the above EOA # 200124C in all correspondence.