Direct Support Assistant
Company: New York State Civil Service
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for Title
Direct Support Assistant Occupational Category Health Care,
Human/Social Services Salary Grade 09 Bargaining Unit ISU -
Institutional Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $42419 to
$46103 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type
Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage
0% Workweek Variable Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 12 AM To 12 PM
Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? Yes Compressed workweek
allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Montgomery Street
Address 500 Balltown Rd City Schenectady State NY Zip Code 12304
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Open Competitive
Minimum Qualifications (Open to the Public) You must have a High
School Diploma, GED or a Direct Support Professional Certification
from an accredited public or private organization and a valid
Drivers License. If you are not on the current eligible list for
DSA, please complete and mail a NYS-APP#4, 20-149
(http://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/20-149&20-150.pdf) to the
DDSOO(s) that you are interested in working at. The Human Resources
Staff at the DDSOO(s) you are interested in employment at will
contact you with information related to this job opportunity.Or for
Transfer Opportunity Candidates must have one year of permanent
service as a Direct Support Assistant and be eligible for lateral
transfer; OR be in a title deemed appropriate for transfer via
Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. To qualify for Section 70.1
transfer, you must have one year of permanent service in a title
approved for transfer by the Department of Civil Service. Duties
Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Office for People
With Developmental Disabilities priority is the health and safety
of the statewide 128,000 individuals with developmental
disabilities receiving agencys support. As a Direct Support
Assistant, you would help individuals with developmental
disabilities lead richer lives. Under supervision these positions
will; Provide supports and services which involve advocating for.
Encourage, guide and teach individuals in expressing personal
choice. Ensure community integration. Assist individuals with
personal hygiene care, toileting, dining, dressing, meal
preparation, lifts and transfers. Help individuals to participate
in games and recreational programs. Coach and encourage individuals
to develop daily living skills. Provide a clean safe and
comfortable environment. Work with other staff to carry out and
record care plans. Administer medication in accordance with special
instructions. To learn more about what direct professionals do on
the job every day, go to;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnK4z3KAqtE Additional Comments
Please note: 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/cover letter. 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 believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they
should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management
Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at
accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA
forms. OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERAs
of 10/12/2021 all OPWDD employees must be vaccinated against
COVID-19 or submit to mandatory weekly testing for COVID-19. Some
positions may require additional credentials or a background check
to verify your identity. Name Capital District HR Office Telephone
518-388-0838 Fax Email Address
capital.district.human.resources@opwdd.ny.gov Address Street 500
Balltown Rd City Schenectady State NY Zip Code 12304
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