Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

NY HELP Yes

Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

Title Developmental Assistant 1 / Trainee CNYDDSO

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade 11

Bargaining Unit ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $52270 to $59757 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation SHIFT/PASS DAYS:02:45pm-10:45pmWeeks 1 & 3 Fri/Tues Weeks 2 & 4 Sat/Sun

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 2 PM

To 11 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Oneida

Street Address 8267 Turin Road

City Rome

State NY

Zip Code 13440

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High school or high school equivalency diploma and two years of experience in the care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Transfer in title: Currently a non-probationary DA 1 --Salary Grade 12. 70.1 Promotion/Transfer Qualifications: One-year permanent service as: Direct Support Assistant Or Direct Support Assist/IRM, Both SG-9; Licensed Practical Nurse, SG-10; Senior Licensed Practical Nurse, SG-11; Or Non- Probationary DA 1/IRM, SG-12. Simultaneous to this posting the Civil Service list for Developmental Assistant Trainee may be canvassed. Management reserves the right to select either an eligible respondent to this posting or appoint from the Civil Service list.

Duties Description POSITION 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.NY HELPSThis 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.If you are hired under the HELPS Program, you will be first be appointed as a temporary employee. In June 2024, if you are performing successfully in the position, your appointment will be changed from temporary to permanent non-competitive. Once you are in permanent status, your official probationary period will begin and you may take any promotion exam for which you are qualified.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.#LI-JB3PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• The DA 1 position will be utilized as a hands-on working supervisor who is counted as part of the daily direct care staffing minimum. • This person will assist with planning and scheduling community inclusion activities and ensures that all individuals have an opportunity to participate. • Assures that behavior and residential habilitation plans are enacted as written. • Perform house maintenance inspections and schedule needed repairs. • Completes other duties as delegated by the DA 2 & DA 3.• This person will also have supervisory duties related to the afternoon and midnight shift. • The site serves individuals who have behavior challenges. The behavioral emphasis of the program requires that the successful candidate be able to perform Restrictive Physical Interventions/Secondary tools.

Additional Comments TITLE: Developmental Assistant 1 / TraineeNUMBER OF POSITITONS: 1SALARY GRADE: SG 11/12 SALARY: $52,270 – $59,757 AnnuallyAppointment may also be made at the Trainee 1 level at Salary Grade 11 (Hiring rate $52,270). Candidates may be required to serve a one-year traineeship that leads to the Salary Grade 12 position (Hiring Rate $55,128). The traineeship includes a comprehensive training plan that will be individualized based on the candidate’s experience.NEGOTIATING UNIT: CSEA - 04OFFICE/REGION: OPWDD – Region 2DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: State Operations LOCATION: Turin Road Rome IRA 8267 Turin Road Rome, NY 13440SHIFT/PASS DAYS: 02:45pm-10:45pm Weeks 1 & 3 Fri/Tues Weeks 2 & 4 Sat/Sun

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 315-338-0443

Email Address CentralNY.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 8163 Gore Rd

City Rome

State NY

Zip Code 13440

Notes on Applying APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and resume (CNY DDSO employees also use PRF-1 form) by 06/28/2024 to: Central New York DDSO Attn: Human Resources 8163 Gore Road Rome, NY 13440 Fax: 315-338-0443 E-mail: CentralNY.Careers@opwdd.ny.govPlease reference the above EOA # 24-184 in all correspondence.Any questions regarding the duties of this position may be directed to Brandy Nashton DA 3, at (315) 832-7475. NYS offers Incredible Benefits! • 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. • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. 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. 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://goer.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 committed 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.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 believes they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.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.• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.