Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDevelopmental Assistant 1/Trainee
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $39653 to $44354 Annually
"Other" Explanation Night Shift/Friday and Saturday pass days<br />Evening Shift/Sunday and Monday pass days<br />Evening Shift/Friday and Saturday pass days<br />Evening Shift/Sunday and Monday pass days<br />Evening Shift/Sunday and Monday pass days<br />Evening Shift/Friday and Saturday pass days
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Minimum Qualifications CIVIL SERVICE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate must be currently employed by OPWDD as follows: Developmental Assistant Trainee: One year of permanent or contingent/permanent service as a Direct Support Assistant OR Licensed Practical Nurse and be eligible for 70.1 transfer OR be currently serving in the title of Developmental Assistant Trainee OR be reachable for appointment from the Civil Service list. Developmental Assistant 1: One year of permanent or contingent/permanent service as a Developmental Assistant Trainee OR presently employed as a Developmental Assistant 1.
Duties Description JOB DESCRIPTION: The incumbent will perform a wide variety of functions and tasks in a community-based residence and have direct contact with developmentally disabled consumers as well as staff and others who may interface with the consumers. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Maintain the general health, well-being and safety of the consumers; participate personally in the maintenance, housekeeping and food preparation duties; implement the individuals’ habilitation/service plans; respond to crisis situations and medical emergencies by taking appropriate action; supervise direct care staff; counsel subordinates regarding performance of job duties and evaluates their performance; may be responsible for subordinate’s attendance records and assignment of job duties and may assist with budgeting or staff training.
Additional Comments "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.
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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 they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at: accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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