Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDevelopmental Assistant 1 / Trainee - CNY DDSO
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $41130 to $53081 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
"Other" Explanation 2pm-10pm WD<br />2:45pm-10:45 WE<br />Pass Days: 1st & 3rd Fr/Tu<br /> 2nd & 4th Sa/Su<br />
Workday
Minimum Qualifications Transfer in title: Currently a non-probationary DA 1 --Salary Grade 12.
70.1 Promotion/Transfer Qualifications: One year permanent service as: Direct Support Assistant Or Direct Support Assist/IRM, Both SG-9; Licensed Practical Nurse, SG-10; Senior Licensed Practical Nurse, SG-11; Or Non- Probationary DA 1/IRM, SG-12.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
First level supervisor; supervises and works with staff to motivate and attend to the personal daily living needs of the developmentally disabled individuals in their care.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The DA 1 position will be utilized as a hands-on working supervisor who is counted as part of the daily direct care staffing minimum.
• This person will assist with planning and scheduling community inclusion activities and ensures that all consumers have an opportunity to participate.
• Assures that behavior and residential habilitation plans are enacted as written.
• Perform house maintenance inspections and schedule needed repairs.
• Completes other duties as delegated by the DA 2 & DA 3.
• This person will also have supervisory duties related to the afternoon and midnight shift.
Additional Comments Simultaneous to this posting the Civil Service list for Developmental Assistant Trainee may be canvassed. Management reserves the right to select either an eligible respondent to this posting or appoint from the Civil Service list. Any questions regarding the duties of this position may be directed to Jeanette McKay, TTL at 315-245-4121.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Telephone 315-336-2300 ext. 578
Email Address cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
101 W. Liberty Street
Notes on ApplyingAppointment may also be made at the Trainee 1 level at Salary Grade 11 (Hiring rate $41,130). Candidates may be required to serve a one-year traineeship that leads to the Salary Grade 12 position (Hiring Rate $43,484). The traineeship includes a comprehensive training plan that will be individualized based on the candidate’s experience. Please submit a cover letter and resume by 4/3/2020 and include EOA # 20-66 on all correspondence to: Central NY DDSO, Human Resources, 101 W. Liberty Street, Rome, NY 13440 or email: 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 that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office, phone: (518) 473-9689, and Email: accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
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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