Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDevelopmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $70094 to $88877 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Must currently be a permanent Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1
OR
Must be active and reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1
OR
At least one year of permanent service in a Grade 16 or higher eligible for transfer pursuant to Civil Service Law
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) provides high-quality, person-centered services, supports and advocacy to approximately 136,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in New York State. We are guided in our interactions with the people we serve and each other by compassion, dignity, diversity, excellence, and honesty.
The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Division of Service Delivery Regional Offices seeks a Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist (DDPS)1 within the Age Out Unit of DDRO Region 4. The Age Out Unit is responsible for transitioning OPWDD eligible individuals in residential schools and in foster care to adult residential and day services. The DDPS 1 plays a critical role within the Age Out Unit’s planning process.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The candidate selected for this position will act as the Residential School Transition Coordinator (RSTC) and line supervisor. The incumbent’s primary duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
• Function as a line supervisor for the Age Out Unit.
• Ensure that individuals aging out of residential schools receive appropriate OPWDD adult services in a timely fashion. Bring any issues and concerns to leadership.
• Participate in weekly and monthly meetings, both in person, by phone or by video conference with agencies, families, residential schools and developmental staff, all meetings relate to the transition of individuals from residential settings to OPWDD adult services
• Work closely with the Eligibility Team to ensure those in residential schools meet OPWDD criteria to receive services
• Maintain dialog with families, both in writing and over the phone regarding their child and the placement process
• Send referrals for residential placement and Day Services to appropriate agencies
• Will cover assigned cases within NYC Region 4
Additional Comments • For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. 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) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• 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
• 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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