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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/16/18

Applications Due05/30/18

Vacancy ID53358

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleChild Care Aide 1, BDC-304/00711

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $30042 to $36926 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Second shift: Sunday, 5:00pm to 11:00pm; Monday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm*; Tuesday, 2:00pm to 11:00pm; Wednesday, 1:00pm to 10:00pm*; Thursday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm* <br />

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 2 PM

To 10 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Genesee

Street Address NYS School for the Blind

City Batavia

StateNY

Zip Code14020

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with students and staff, follow written and spoken instructions, and relate to the students being supervised. Incumbents must be in good health, good physical condition, and able to perform moderate to heavy lifting of children and participate in physical activities such as swimming.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Special consideration will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
• An Associate’s Degree or higher in the Human Services field;
• Experience as a Nurse’s Aide;
• Skills in sign language;
• Experience in behavior modification, orientation and mobility;
• Certification in water safety, CPR, first aid, advanced first aid, or EMT; and
• Demonstrated skills working with the multiply disabled.

Employees of the NYSSB who are currently in a Child Care Aide 1 position and are interested in switching to a different shift MUST apply for the position as outlined in the Application section of this flyer.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s School for the Blind (NYSSB) is seeking applicants to fill one Child Care Aide 1 position. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for maintaining the safety and well-being of students, escorting students to and from activities, attending to students’ personal hygiene needs, assisting in the development of appropriate daily living skills, and providing supervision and assistance as necessary.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the applicant’s expense. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. This will be a permanent, non-competitive, 0-month appointment, with the potential of working during the summer school session.

*Depending on dorm assignment, second shift hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays may be 2:00pm to 11:00pm.
**Leads to a maximum salary of $36,926 ($44,311 prorated to 10 months) with annual performance advances, plus annual $480 ($575 prorated to 10 months) inconvenience pay.

***Position will likely be filled on the shift listed. If current staff bid to change shifts, their current shift assignment will be backfilled. Third shift hours are Sunday through Thursday, 11:00pm to 7:00am.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 30, 2018 to nyssbjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (BDC-304/00711) of the position in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.

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

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address nyssbjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street New York State Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 30, 2018 to nyssbjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (BDC-304/00711) of the position in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.

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