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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/22/17

Applications Due04/01/17

Vacancy ID37801

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleSr. LPN 1 or 2 - CNY DDSO, Syracuse

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade11

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $37998 to $51830 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 6:00am-2:00pm TH/SU/MO/TU/WE. Pass Days: FR/SA.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 2 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Onondaga

Street Address Elgin IRA

4999 Elgin Drive

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13215

Minimum Qualifications Transfer Qualifications:
Currently a Sr. LPN 2 or Developmental Assistant 2 (SG 13) with current New York State LPN Licensure or one year permanent
service as a Developmental Assistant 1 (SG 12) and current New York State LPN Licensure.
Promotion Qualifications:
One year permanent service as an LPN, SG 10. Persons qualifying under the promotion qualifications will initially be appointed
to the title Sr. LPN 1, SG 11. Advancement to Sr. LPN 2, SG 13, is currently mandatory after 1 year of satisfactory performance
at the Sr. LPN 1 level.

Duties Description First level supervisor; supervises and works with staff to motivate and attend to the personal daily living needs of the
developmentally disabled individuals in their care.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervises and ensures smooth operation of the home including physical plant maintenance, all matters related to NPS
(purchasing site supplies and housekeeping materials within budgetary guidelines), and working within established
guidelines to maintain site staffing.
• In conjunction with other administrative level staff, provide observation, supervision, direction, and feedback to
subordinate LPN and DA staff, including maintaining appropriate records of subordinate staff relating to time and
attendance and performance.
• Contributes to the development of subordinate staff including staff training on an ongoing basis.
• In conjunction with other administrative staff, evaluates performance of subordinate staff and provides any needed
follow up action.
• Insures that the individual’s records are accurate and up to date.
• Shares information freely with the Treatment Team Leader and unit RN as it relates to clinical/program issues.
• Provides necessary follow up as indicated at individual’s medical appointments.
• Participates in providing active treatment services as well as routine medical intervention.
• Keeps designated RN and supervisor up to date on all medically related issues for the individuals who reside at this
residence.
• Work in conjunction with Day Hab administrators associated with the home to ensure mutual cooperation and support.

Additional Comments The permanent incumbent of this position is currently in leave status from this position. Should the permanent incumbent fail to return, the temporary incumbent will either be awarded this site as his/her permanent work location or be reassigned within the Onondaga County area.

Simultaneous to this posting the Civil Service list for Sr. LPN may be canvassed. Management reserves the right to select
either an eligible respondent to this posting or appoint from the Civil Service list.
The successful bidder to this posting is advised that it will be their responsibility to discuss, with their new supervisor, any
previously approved time off. There is no guarantee the new unit will be able to honor previously approved time off.

Any questions regarding the duties of this position may be directed to Cyndy Coutts-Whitney, TTL at 315-425-5305.

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone 315-473-6980

Fax 315-473-6658

Email Address cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Central NY DDSO

187 Northern Concourse

City Syracuse

State NY

Zip Code 13212

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume by 04/01/2017 and include EOA # 17-64 on all correspondence to: Central NY DDSO, Human Resources, 187 Northern Concourse, N. Syracuse, NY 13212 or email: cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov.

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 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 or Email at Affirmative.Action@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.


Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.


Public Service Loan Forgiveness: 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 regarding PSLF please visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice.


Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• 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.

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