Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleHabilitation Specialist 2 - Western New York

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade17

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $52518 to $66855 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Erie

Street Address 1200 East and West Road

Bldg. 16

City West Seneca

StateNY

Zip Code14224

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be:
1. Reachable on the current Civil Service List for Habilitation Specialist 2, OR;
2. Permanent service as a Habilitation Specialist 2, OR;
3. Eligible to 70.1 transfer to a Habilitation Specialist 2 title

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position will provide support to State Operations in the areas of Medicaid Compliance, Technical Assistance, Training, BIRC, Survey Readiness and other assigned duties within the Quality Supports department.


PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide training to staff as needed, including new employees. Participate in Survey Readiness visits. Be knowledgeable about OPWDD’s Medicaid Compliance Program. Completion of Corrective Action Plans (CAP) in response to Justice Center findings. Support QIDP staff. Participate in the Behavioral Intervention Rights Committee, Standards of Practice Committee and Investigation Review Committee. The needs of the Quality Supports department may require additional tasks to be assigned as necessary.

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.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• OPWDD participates in Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs. For more information go to: www.studentaid.ed.gov/publicservice.

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

Contact Information

Name Elaine Kawczynski, Human Resources Specialist 1

Telephone 716-608-2550

Fax 716-517-3715

Email Address elaine.b.kawczynski@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 1200 East and West Road

City West Seneca

State NY

Zip Code 14224

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter, and résumé by November 24, 2017. Please reference EOA #17-967 in all correspondence.