Program Operations Specialist I: Funding & Services

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

13 paid holidays

13 days vacation

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Program Operations Specialist to review and process state-funding requests, coordinate with families, provider agencies, and partners, and ensure thorough tracking of service utilization and expenditures. The role requires flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

The position offers opportunities for advancement within OPWDD and requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, with pathways for Trainee

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, monitoring or evaluating services for people with developmental disabilities.
• Eligibility for transfer under Civil Service rules or related pathways.

Responsibilities

• Review and process state-funding requests including Family Support Services, ASPs, SFARs, and Housing Subsidy stipends.
• Provide technical assistance to service recipients, families, provider agencies and partners.
• Track and report on service utilization and state funding expenditures; ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services field

Job description

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Program Operations Specialist to review and process state-funding requests, coordinate with families, provider agencies, and partners, and ensure thorough tracking of service utilization and expenditures. The role requires flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

The position offers opportunities for advancement within OPWDD and requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, with pathways for Trainee