Developmental Disabilities Program Jobs in New York

Duties Description The incumbents of these positions would be responsible for visiting and reviewing all day and residential programs certified by OPWDD, including all services provided under the Home and Community Bases Services Waiver and contracts; interpreting regulations to providers; participating at exit conferences; and reviewing providers' plans of corrective action.
The Standard Compliance Analyst 1 Developmental Disabilities (SCA 1 DD) work under the Supervision of the SCA 2 DD and receive direction as to what their assignments and responsibilities are, including monthly work schedules developed by the SCA 2 DD.
The positions require extensive field work and travel. The incumbents must be on site during early mornings and evenings to observe activities at the programs. Some weekend visits are required, as is mandatory training in Albany and other locations. Surveyors are expected to learn and participate in all aspects of survey and certification activities for all program and service types. Extensive report writing is required. All visits and reports must be completed within time frames required by the Centers for Medicare Services and the Departments of Health and the Division of Quality Improvement's policies and procedures.
**Telecommuting will be discussed at interview
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Minimum Qualifications Open Competitive:
Standards Compliance Analyst Developmental Disabilities Trainee 1, NS (equivalent to SG-14):
A bachelor's degree in art/music/dance therapy, audiology, child & family studies, community mental health, counseling, education, gerontology, guidance counseling, health administration, hospital administration, human development, human services, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical education, physical therapy, psychoanalysis, psychology, public health, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, speech communication, speech/language pathology, speech communication, therapeutic recreation, or vocational counseling.
Standards Compliance Analyst Developmental Disabilities Trainee 2, NS (equivalent to SG-16):
A bachelor's degree in art/music/dance therapy, audiology, child & family studies, community mental health, counseling, education, gerontology, guidance counseling, health administration, hospital administration, human development, human services, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical education, physical therapy, psychoanalysis, psychology, public health, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, speech communication, speech/language pathology, speech communication, therapeutic recreation, or vocational counseling and one year of experience in the development, implementation, oversight, monitoring, and revision of individual program plans, or as a service provider in an organization where the primary focus is providing professional services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Experience must have been in a program dedicated to serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Standards Compliance Analyst 1 Developmental Disabilities, SG-18:
A bachelor's degree in art/music/dance therapy, audiology, child & family studies, community mental health, counseling, education, gerontology, guidance counseling, health administration, hospital administration, human development, human services, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical education, physical therapy, psychoanalysis, psychology, public health, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, speech communication, speech/language pathology, speech communication, therapeutic recreation, or vocational counseling and two years of experience in the development, implementation, oversight, monitoring, and revision of individual program plans, or as a service provider in an organization where the primary focus is providing professional services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Experience must have been in a program dedicated to serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Substitution:
A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
Competitive:
Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Eligible List for this title.
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.
55 B/C Qualifications:
• Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement.
• Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary).
• Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.
Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.
• Appointments may also be made at the Standards Compliance Analyst Developmental Disabilities Trainee levels. Candidates hired at the entry-level title (Standards Compliance Analyst Developmental Disabilities Trainee 1) may be advanced to the full-performance level (Standards Compliance Analyst 1 Developmental Disabilities) following satisfactory completion of two-years of service.
Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Standards Compliance Analyst Developmental Disabilities Trainee 1 through the job rate of a Standards Compliance Analyst 1 Developmental Disabilities.
• Standards Compliance Analyst Developmental Disabilities Trainee 1: $57,764*
• Standards Compliance Analyst Developmental Disabilities Trainee 2: $63,994*
• Standards Compliance Analyst 1 Developmental Disabilities: $70,951* - $89,138*
*Amounts include Downstate adjustment ($4,000).
• 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 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• 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.
Name Central Office Human Resources
Telephone (518) 473-4785
Fax (518) 474-9902
Email Address MainOffice.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street Central Office Human Resources
44 Holland Ave
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12229
Notes on Applying Please email your cover letter and resume to MainOffice.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov and reference vacancy ID in your email.