Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 07/25/19
Applications Due: 08/26/19
Vacancy ID: 72406
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDeputy Director, Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office DDSOO
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary Grade666
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $135179 to $170030 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Broome
Street Address OPWDD Broome DDSOO
249 Glenwood Road
City Binghamton
StateNY
Zip Code13905
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a Master’s Degree in a mental hygiene discipline (e.g., occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, speech pathology and audiology, psychology, recreation, rehabilitation counseling, education or nursing), hospital administration, business or public administration or other area specifically related to health care, behavioral or social science, statistics, quantitative research; OR a valid license to practice medicine in New York State or Canada; AND three years of progressively responsible administrative, management, or supervisory experience in a mental hygiene or health/human services setting, or comparable setting, delivering individualized and customized services. Experience must be at a leadership level, with broad policy-influencing responsibility for fiscal and program administration.
OR
A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the disciplines listed above and five years of progressively responsible administrative, management, or supervisory experience in a mental hygiene or health/human services setting, or comparable setting, delivering individualized and customized services. Experience must be at a leadership level, with broad policy-influencing responsibility for fiscal and program administration.
OR
Ten years of progressively responsible administrative, management, or supervisory experience in a setting whose purpose is to serve the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities by delivering individualized and customized services. Five years of this experience must be at a leadership level with broad policy- influencing responsibility for fiscal and program administration.
Duties Description The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is looking for a forward-thinking leader who is capable of informing and executing strategic decisions at both the organization and system level to serve as the Deputy Director of DDSOO Region 2- Broome District.
The ideal candidate for this position will share OPWDD's commitment to advocating on behalf of people with developmental disabilities as well as advancing and enhancing services and supports. In line with our dedication to "Putting People First," they will also provide leadership, commitment, and support to State Operations Office staff as well as to individuals with developmental disabilities, their family members, local government and other stakeholders.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As a member of the Region’s State Operated Leadership Team, the Deputy Director assists in ensuring that State Operated Services are delivered in a safe, efficient, and effective manner; and in promoting the agency’s dedication to innovation in providing individualized community-based services that empower individuals to live richer lives. This position serves at the pleasure of the Commissioner of OPWDD.
DDSOO Region 2, Broome District provides services to people with developmental disabilities who reside in the following counties: Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga, and Tompkins. Travel to all counties within the district will be required and there is the potential for occasional travel to other areas of the state.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Director State Operations Region 2, the Deputy Director is responsible for the oversight and management of State Operated Services including residential, clinical, and community-based day program services within the Broome District. In this capacity, the incumbent oversees more than 1,300 employees assigned to six counties within the district, manages the utilization and deployment of personnel across all assignments, compliance with Medicaid service standards, as well as the accountability for all non-personal service spending.
Additional Comments Please note:
• 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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Danielle Schittino
Telephone 518-473-9689
Fax 518-474-9902
Email Address opwdd.sm.COrecruitment@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street OPWDD, Human Resources
44 Holland Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12229
Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and résumé by August 26, 2019. Please reference the above EOA #2019-145 in all correspondence.
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