Developmental Care Team Lead

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

13 paid holidays each year

Retirement benefits

Paid leave and development programs

Job summary

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Developmental Assistant to supervise Direct Support staff and oversee care, treatment, and habilitation for individuals with developmental disabilities in a structured program.

The role involves coordinating staff assignments, maintaining records, contributing to individual habilitation plans, managing household inventories, and assisting with transportation and crisis response as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of experience in care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities

Job description

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Developmental Assistant to supervise Direct Support staff and oversee care, treatment, and habilitation for individuals with developmental disabilities in a structured program.

The role involves coordinating staff assignments, maintaining records, contributing to individual habilitation plans, managing household inventories, and assisting with transportation and crisis response as part of a multidisciplinary team.