Developmental Care Team Lead

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

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