Developmental Assistant 1

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; Town of Madrid (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

13 days vacation leave

5 days personal leave

Retirement program

Job summary

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Developmental Assistant to support direct care and supervision in the Day Habilitation program. You will participate in planning, training, and coordinating daily operations to ensure safe, person-centered care.

The role involves leading staff, implementing behavior plans, coordinating schedules, and liaising with families. Strong adherence to policy and safety procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Train staff in CPR/First Aid and Promote training when required.
• Supervise DSA staff; assume Head of Shift duties.
• Schedule regular shifts and medical appointments; cover call-ins.
• Implement residential habilitation, protective oversight, and behavior plans.
• Oversee community inclusion opportunities and family guidance as needed.
• Manage personal funds; ensure policy compliance; handle CITRIX database entries.
• Interact with families; provide guidance regarding loved ones.
• Oversee fire plans, drills, and evacuation procedures.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and communicate with supervisor and staff.
• Attend Lifeplan and planning meetings; participate in house staff meetings.
• Maintain relationships with Day Habilitation providers; prepare for surveys.

Skills

CPR/First Aid training

Supervisory/leadership

Communication with families

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of experience in care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities

Job description

• Must become a trainer for CPR/First Aid or Promote
• Work closely with DA II and DA III
• Supervise DSA’s; Head of Shift duties
• Some scheduling of regular shifts, medical appointments as well as for unforeseen events-call-ins, hospital coverage
• TIMES
• Implement and follow residential habilitation, protective oversight and behavior plans
• Participate, plan, and oversee community inclusion opportunities
• Manage personal funds and ensure compliance with all related agency Policies and Procedures. (CITRIX database)
• Interact with families; provide guidance/assistance as needed to families regarding their loved ones
• Oversee fire plans, drills and evacuation procedures
• Have knowledge of and apply agency policies and procedures regarding personnel and regulatory compliance matters
• Communicate regularly with supervisor, IRA staff and clinicians on issues and daily IRA operations
• Act as a role model for staff and actively participate in direct service delivery for primarily total care individuals
• Attend and participate in Lifeplan and other planning meetings
• As indicated, plan and attend house staff meetings
• Maintain a working relationship with Day Habilitation providers
• Prepare for and participate in surveys. Implement subsequent plans of corrective action
• Complete required paperwork timely including incident reports, employee evaluations, and monthly fire safety rounds.
• Significant personal care services to be provided
• Interested applicants refer to the Classification Standards for the title which is available in the Office of Human Resources Management
• Other Duties as Assigned.

• Must become a trainer for CPR/First Aid or Promote
• Work closely with DA II and DA III
• Supervise DSA’s; Head of Shift duties
• Some scheduling of regular shifts, medical appointments as well as for unforeseen events-call-ins, hospital coverage
• TIMES
• Implement and follow residential habilitation, protective oversight and behavior plans
• Participate, plan, and oversee community inclusion opportunities
• Manage personal funds and ensure compliance with all related agency Policies and Procedures. (CITRIX database)
• Interact with families; provide guidance/assistance as needed to families regarding their loved ones
• Oversee fire plans, drills and evacuation procedures
• Have knowledge of and apply agency policies and procedures regarding personnel and regulatory compliance matters
• Communicate regularly with supervisor, IRA staff and clinicians on issues and daily IRA operations
• Act as a role model for staff and actively participate in direct service delivery for primarily total care individuals
• Attend and participate in Lifeplan and other planning meetings
• As indicated, plan and attend house staff meetings
• Maintain a working relationship with Day Habilitation providers
• Prepare for and participate in surveys. Implement subsequent plans of corrective action
• Complete required paperwork timely including incident reports, employee evaluations, and monthly fire safety rounds.
• Significant personal care services to be provided
• Interested applicants refer to the Classification Standards for the title which is available in the Office of Human Resources Management
• Other Duties as Assigned.

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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 met 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): $57,839*
• Developmental Assistant 1 (SG 12): $60,781* - $65,548*
• Amounts include Increased Hiring Rate ($6,144 - $6,356) and Geographic Pay Differential ($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 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 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 [phone] or email [e-mail] 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:
• Paid Parental Leave:
• Retirement Program:
• Professional Development and Education and Training:

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