Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $82353 to $104135 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Must currently be a permanent Treatment Team Leader
OR
Must be active and reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Treatment Team Leader
OR
At least one year of permanent service in a title eligible for transfer pursuant to Civil Service Law
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Regional Office 4 is seeking an Aging Out Supervisor to oversee the Residential School Transition Coordinators who plan for individuals in residential schools and in ACS custody. The Aging Out unit is part of the Housing Division in Region 4.
Beyond the role of an AO coordinator, this staff person will train staff on the DDP2 assessment and serve as the high needs funding expert for the team.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• 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.
• Assist with monitoring the integrity and accuracy of Aging Out Database data including running monitoring reports and working with the Aging Out Regional Supervisor to ensure data is being entered in a timely fashion.
• Assist with data management and reporting for individuals transitioning from residential schools to OPWDD adult services, using Excel and Citrix
• Be the DDP2 assessment point of contact for Aging Out staff, being able to answer questions, provide training, and technical assistance when necessary.
• Follow the Front Door process including preparing the DDP2
• Serve as the AO team’s higher needs funding knowledge expert, interfacing with the higher needs funding committee coordinator as necessary.
• 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
• Review Preliminary Adult Services Plan/Behavioral Plan to ensure the needs of the individual will be met by the OPWDD Adult Residential Opportunity. If the plan is not approved, work with the agency to make corrections, deletions, or additions.
• Visit Residential Schools both in state and out of state for upcoming graduates as needed
• Maintain dialog with families, both in writing and over the phone regarding their child and the placement process.
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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Kion Patterson, HR Specialist 1
Email Address opwdd.sm.fineson.personnel@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street Bernard Fineson Human Resources Office
80-45 Winchester Boulevard, P.O. Box 280507, Bldg 80
Notes on ApplyingPlease reference EOA# 2021-078 in all correspondence when submitting cover letter and resume.