Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDevelopmental Disabilities Program Specialist 4
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $117283 to $147682 Annually
76 Firemen's Way
Duties Description The Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 4 (DDPS4) directs the design, support and coordination of multiple community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities. This DDPS4 has administrative responsibilities . The Area 2 DDPS4 will oversee 20 residences and 2 programs serving a total of approximately 250 individuals within the Dutchess and Ulster County catchment areas. The incumbent will also have oversight of the Recreation Department (3 recreation workers), and 1 night shift DA3, 1 night shift DA2, Float Team: DA3, DA2, and DA1. The DDPS4 provides support to approximately 255 staff within their chain of command (7 subordinate supervisory levels and 41 subordinate supervisors). The incumbent is a key collaborative partner with the support departments/divisions and works closely with the other DDPS4s and the Staffing Department in the district to optimize service delivery and support the workforce in achieving the agency's mission, The DDPS4 reports to Taconic’s Deputy Director. The incumbent will be based in Firemen’s Way, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Ensure subordinates carry out oversight responsibilities for Medicaid billing programs to reduce voids and disallowances within the Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster County catchment areas. The incumbent will
• Ensure subordinates oversee incident management within their assigned teams to ensure adequate protections are put in place. The incumbent will
• Ensure subordinates provide overtime management of their assigned team to reduce the costs associated with the large amount of vacancies within the district. In addition, the DDPS4 is r
• Responsible for the management of residential vacancies ensuring that individuals in priority need of services are screened for existing and anticipated vacancies and ensuring that the placement process proceeds actively.
• The incumbent is expected to visit specified homes and program sites weekly, and as needed, and assist in any emergency visits.
• Work collaboratively with Taconic DDSOO’s Quality Improvement Department to ensure all state operated investigations follow regulatory requirements, include appropriate corrective actions, and are completed in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with support departments including Human Resources, Business Office, Safety and Work Control to maximize service delivery and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• The incumbent is expected to develop strong working relationships with families, union leadership, Willowbrook representatives, the Board of Visitors and others involved with the individuals, within the overall operation of the homes under their supervision, in order to provide optimal services.
• Charged with actively participating as a member of the DDSOO’s leadership team, attends Steering Meetings, chairs assigned committees, and provides effective leadership to the residential teams in the assigned catchment areas.
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Minimum Qualifications Promotion:
One year of permanent service in a as a Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 2, Mental Hygiene Nursing Program Coordinator, Director Nursing 1 Developmental Disabilities, or Treatment Team Leader (Developmental Disabilities) and reachable on the Civil Service eligible list.
Transfer:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
Additional Comments • Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Mid-Hudson adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for M/C Grade 63 ($115,283) and Mid-Hudson adjustment ($2,000). Mid-Hudson adjustment is added to the job rate ($145,682).
• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
• 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.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• 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 or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
• Paid Holidays and Leave:
° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
• Health Care Coverage:
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
• Retirement Program:
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
• Professional Development and Education and Training:
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.
• Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Telephone 845-877-6821 ext. 3367
Email Address opwdd.sm.Taconic.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of Human Resources Taconic DDSOO
25 Center Circle
Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications, a current resume, and to the Taconic DDSOO Human Resources Office. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Also, be sure to include the vacancy number and position title of this announcement on your resume.