Developmental Assistant 1

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities in White Plains, NY is hiring for a role overseeing Direct Support Assistants and other care staff in the care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The position involves staff scheduling, training, evaluations, and ensuring compliance with guidelines.

You will participate in habilitation plan development, monitor progress, manage household inventories, funds, and transportation, and

Qualifications

• Promotion: one year of service as a Direct Support Assistant or related role and completion of a one-year traineeship.
• Position may be filled at Developmental Assistant Trainee (SG-11) or Developmental Assistant 1 (SG-12) based on education and experience; trainees advance after traineeship.
• Developmental Assistant Trainee: HS diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with IDD.
• Developmental Assistant 1: HS diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with IDD.
• 70.1 Transfer: one year of service and completion of traineeship.
• 55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS: meet minimum Civil Service qualifications, mental/physical requirements, and have a current Eligibility Letter.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Direct Support Assistants and direct care staff in care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with IDD.
• Determine staff assignments and reassignments; maintain time and attendance records; conduct evaluations; train staff; ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Participate in developing individual habilitation plans and supervise portions of plans; observe progress and document observations.
• Maintain household inventories; ensure supplies and equipment; initiate requests to replace or repair furnishings; assist with maintenance and housekeeping.
• Manage individuals' funds and records; assist individuals with personal possessions and finances.
• Provide or arrange transportation for individuals to activities.
• Respond to crisis situations and medical emergencies following established guidelines and first-aid procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff training

Performance evaluations

Crisis response

Budget assistance

Transportation coordination

Documentation skills

Timekeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Timekeeping systems

Job description

• Supervises Direct Support Assistants and other direct care staff in the care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Determines staff assignments and reassignments; maintains time and attendance records; completes performance evaluations; arranges for and trains staff in the implementation and documentation of services; and monitors staff activities to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines and instructions.
• Participates in the development of individual habilitation plans; implements or supervises the implementation of portions of individual habilitation plans, including activities, programs, work, and leisure times; observes individual reactions and progress; and documents and discusses observations with clinical and program staff.
• Maintains and monitors household inventories; ensures the proper use and availability of supplies and equipment; initiates requests to replace or repair furnishings; and assists or supervises routine maintenance, minor repairs, and housekeeping activities to ensure a clean, healthy, and safe environment.
• Manages individuals’ funds and related records, and assists individuals in keeping track of their personal possessions and finances.
• Provides or arranges for individuals’ transportation to and from recreational, social, work, school, or medical activities.
• Responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies following established guidelines, procedures, and first-aid techniques. May assist in developing residential program budgets; advocate and communicate with parents, schools, local businesses, and/or community groups; and provide information to promote a better understanding of individuals’ needs.

Duties Description

• Supervises Direct Support Assistants and other direct care staff in the care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Determines staff assignments and reassignments; maintains time and attendance records; completes performance evaluations; arranges for and trains staff in the implementation and documentation of services; and monitors staff activities to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines and instructions.
• Participates in the development of individual habilitation plans; implements or supervises the implementation of portions of individual habilitation plans, including activities, programs, work, and leisure times; observes individual reactions and progress; and documents and discusses observations with clinical and program staff.
• Maintains and monitors household inventories; ensures the proper use and availability of supplies and equipment; initiates requests to replace or repair furnishings; and assists or supervises routine maintenance, minor repairs, and housekeeping activities to ensure a clean, healthy, and safe environment.
• Manages individuals’ funds and related records, and assists individuals in keeping track of their personal possessions and finances.
• Provides or arranges for individuals’ transportation to and from recreational, social, work, school, or medical activities.
• Responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies following established guidelines, procedures, and first-aid techniques. May assist in developing residential program budgets; advocate and communicate with parents, schools, local businesses, and/or community groups; and provide information to promote a better understanding of individuals’ needs.

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Minimum Qualifications

Promotion: one year of service as a Direct Support Assistant (all parenthetics), Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1, or Licensed Practical Nurse, and completion of a one-year traineeship.

The position may be filled at the Developmental Assistant Trainee level equated to SG-11 or full performance Developmental Assistant 1 level equated to SG-12 based on education and experience. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance level following the successful completion of the traineeship.

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Developmental Assistant Trainee: High school or high school equivalency diploma and one year of experience in the care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Developmental Assistant 1: 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.

70.1 TRANSFER:

One year of service as a Direct Support Assistant (all parenthetics), Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1, or Licensed Practical Nurse, and completion of a one-year traineeship.

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 Developmental Assistant Trainee level. Candidates hired at the entry-level title (Developmental Assistant Trainee) may be advanced to the full-performance level (Developmental Assistant 1) following satisfactory completion of one year of service.
• Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Developmental Assistant Trainee through the job rate of a Developmental Assistant 1.
• Developmental Assistant Trainee (SG 11): $66,411*
• Developmental Assistant 1 (SG 12): $69,488* - $74,471*
• Amounts include Downstate adjustment ($4,150), Increased Hiring Rate ($6,420-$6,644) and Geographic Pay Differential ($6,000).
• 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 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted