Application Due By: 8/6/2010

Title

Deputy Director DDSO 1, M-5

Location

Office For People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
1150 Forest Hill Road
Staten Island , NY 10314

Regions

 2

Salary

 $101149 to $127794

Grade

 665

Additional Salary

 $ 3026

Classification

 Civil Service

Work Hours

Work Days

 Mon - Fri

Employment Type

 Full Time

Appointment Type

 Permanent

Jurisdictional Class

 Non-Competitive

Bargaining Unit/MC

 M/C

Duties/ Responsibilities

The New York State Office For People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) operates 13 Developmental Disabilities Services Offices (DDSO) throughout the state. Each DDSO is responsible for the provision and oversight of a comprehensive and integrated system of person-centered services, supports and advocacy for persons with developmental disabilities. The incumbent will be responsible for the administration and supervision of staff in residential, day services and community services including but not limited to, MSC, NYS CARES, Waiver Services, Self Determination, Family Support and the monitoring of Willowbrook entitlements to ensure the provision of quality care. The incumbent will also be expected to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, including incident management, and will relate directly to consumers, family members and advocates to provide timely and effective responses to their concerns and needs.

The Staten Island DDSO serves individuals who reside in Richmond County.

Under the direction of the Director of the DDSO and in collaboration with other executive level staff, the Deputy Director is responsible for overall programmatic, administrative, clinical and fiscal operations of State operated services to developmentally disabled persons and their families. The DDSO operates a network of residential and habilitative programs throughout the districts, providing numerous services, including family support services which enable families to keep their family member with a disability at home.

The incumbent will work closely with many private voluntary agencies which provide and operate a vast network of services. The incumbent will be expected to provide the voluntary agency providers with technical assistance and training. The DDSO and the private sector will plan and work together to ensure the best quality of life possible for people who have developmental disabilities. The incumbent will be a participating member of many councils and stakeholder groups.

The Deputy Director will ensure that State operated services continue to advance in the provision of truly individualized and person-centered supports within this extensive system of State Operations.

The Deputy Director will be a leader for the agency in promoting the best practices available and part of the leadership team that positions the agency for the future.

Executive Management at the DDSO involves shared leadership, collaboration and responsibility across all administrative areas.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Three years of progressively responsible administrative, management, or supervisory experience in a health/human services setting or comparable setting delivering individualized and customized services. Experience must be at a senior leadership level, with broad policy influencing responsibility for fiscal and program administration.

This position requires a person with demonstrated ability to plan and execute strategic decisions, implement critical management and business practices, and deliver the outcomes expected by those individuals we serve. Experience with the Developmental Disabilities Service System and knowledge of public and/or private sector programs and services is highly desired.

Additional Comments

Attention Candidates: Appointment to this position is pending Division of the Budget approval to fill.

"Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity."

Contact Name

Deborah Fierro

Address

OPWDD, Personnel Office
44Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229

Phone

518 473-4785

Fax

518 474-9902

E-Mail

Omr.Human.Resources@omr.state.ny.us

Additional Instructions

When applying for this posting indicate the number EOA#2010-42 Staten Island DDSO.

Attention Candidates: Appointment to this position is pending Division of the Budget approval to fill.