New York State

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description • Filing• Provide reception desk coverage as needed. Greet employees and visitors. Respond to general inquiries via telephone, email or in-person.• Assist HR Specialist 1’s and 2 by typing correspondence, job postings, maintaining and updating required reports. • Schedule fingerprinting appointments and EHS appointments for new employees • Assist with processing and on-boarding of new employees.• Assist Benefits Administrator with daily functions within the Benefits Unit• Assist with various functions within the Time and Attendance unit.• Track and ensure employees’ professional credentials are current.• Maintain, update and track probationary and annual evaluations for all employees. • Assist HR Specialist 1’s and 2 with scheduling interviews, maintaining recruitment files, bi-weekly spreadsheets.• Must have knowledge in Microsoft Excel & Word• Other related duties as assigned by...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Division of Fiscal Policy and Management is seeking a person to work as a Resources & Reimbursement Agent 2 (Assistant Office Manager) in the local Financial Benefits & Entitlements Assistance & Management (FBEAM) Office. The RRA 2 is part of the FBEAM team responsible for securing Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP (food stamps), Supplemental Security Income, Social Security and other benefits for the individuals residing in state operations. Duties include but are not limited to: • Oversight of financial benefit applications for Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, SSI, RRB, VA, SNAP and other unearned income benefits, ensuring eligibility for programs is maintained, all entitlements are secured, and any denials are correctly appealed.• Function as the liaison with private agencies, other governmental units, the local DDSOO,...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Independently performs the duties below: • Conducts nursing assessments; and obtains, records, and updates individuals’ health information and vital signs, using standard instruments and procedures.• Prepares, implements, and modifies nursing care plans; prepares individuals for and/or assists with examinations and treatments; and administers medications and nursing procedures to individuals, as prescribed• Observes, monitors, and records individuals’ symptoms, conditions, and care, including diet and physical activity; and identifies and reports individuals’ responses to medication or changes in health status.• Serves as the nursing representative on a treatment team; provides information on nursing needs; and consults and coordinates with treatment teams and other health care disciplines to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate individuals’ care.• Makes clinical rounds to assess...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) provides high-quality, person-centered services, supports and advocacy to people with developmental disabilities in New York State. Our guiding principle in our interactions with the people we serve and each other is “Putting People First,” and is exemplified with values of compassion, dignity, diversity, excellence and honesty.The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Division of Fiscal Policy and Management is seeking a person to work as a Revenue and Reimbursement Agent in Financial Benefits & Entitlements Assistance & Management (FBEAM) to help people with developmental disabilities live richer lives. The agent is part of the FBEAM team responsible for securing Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security and other benefits for the people with developmental disabilities...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) provides high-quality, person-centered services, supports and advocacy to people with developmental disabilities in New York State. Our guiding principle in our interactions with the people we serve and each other is “Putting People First,” and is exemplified with values of compassion, dignity, diversity, excellence and honesty.The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Division of Fiscal Policy and Management is seeking a person to work as a Revenue and Reimbursement Agent in Financial Benefits & Entitlements Assistance & Management (FBEAM) to help people with developmental disabilities live richer lives. The agent is part of the FBEAM team responsible for securing Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security and other benefits for the people with developmental disabilities...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) provides high-quality, person-centered services, supports and advocacy to people with developmental disabilities in New York State. Our guiding principle in our interactions with the people we serve and each other is “Putting People First,” and is exemplified with values of compassion, dignity, diversity, excellence and honesty.The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Division of Fiscal Policy and Management is seeking a person to work as a Revenue and Reimbursement Agent in Financial Benefits & Entitlements Assistance & Management (FBEAM) to help people with developmental disabilities live richer lives. The agent is part of the FBEAM team responsible for securing Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security and other benefits for the people with developmental disabilities...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Division of Statewide Services oversees agency-wide clinical services and consultation, as well as the oversight of the needed assessments and research functions that support the implementation of OPWDD’s clinical services. OPWDD’s Statewide Services is currently seeking a Chief of Medical Services to further support these critical functions. The Chief of Medical Services will provide oversight, guidance, and leadership to the Division’s clinical staff that coordinate statewide eligibility, clinical services, admission and discharges to Intensive Treatment settings, Specialty Hospitals, and transition services. The Chief of Medical Services will provide clinical consultation across the Division’s nine Bureaus in need of the expertise of a physician including working with the Bureau Directors, the Division’s Deputy...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Independently performs the duties below: • Conducts nursing assessments; and obtains, records, and updates individuals’ health information and vital signs, using standard instruments and procedures.• Prepares, implements, and modifies nursing care plans; prepares individuals for and/or assists with examinations and treatments; and administers medications and nursing procedures to individuals, as prescribed• Observes, monitors, and records individuals’ symptoms, conditions, and care, including diet and physical activity; and identifies and reports individuals’ responses to medication or changes in health status.• Serves as the nursing representative on a treatment team; provides information on nursing needs; and consults and coordinates with treatment teams and other health care disciplines to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate individuals’ care.• Makes clinical rounds to assess...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Registered Nurse 1 ensures the medical/nursing needs of our individuals living at Orchard IRA and will be based out of Orchard IRA. This residence has a 24-hour nursing minimum requirement Orchard serves 7 medically frail individuals with complex medical nursing needs, including nursing tasks that cannot be delegated to unlicensed direct care staff. Duties include but are not limited to: • Ensures compliance with the Taconic DDSOO Policy/Procedures and regulatory requirements.• Completion of nursing procedures/tasks and nursing assessments• Provides nursing care oversight, charts health status, transcribes physicians’ orders accurately, and ensures appropriate medication orders and follow up appointments are communicated within the IRA.• Engages in a variety of patient care activities, assessing health issues, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining comprehensive...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Research Scientist 4 (RS4) position will serve as the Division Statewide Services, Bureau Service Allocation, Research and Review (BSARR), Research & Data Analysis Team Lead. The BSARR is responsible for leading various agency-wide initiatives to improve health equity, service allocation and service access. BSARR is a fundamental part of our strategic goals of transforming our system through innovation and change. The Research Scientist 4 will report directly to the Bureau Director. The Division of Statewide Services has advanced agency-wide equity goals by creating standard service guidance that are based on valid and reliable assessment data. With these tools now available, BSARR will lead efforts that ensure that our system adheres to service authorization guidance, thus serving as OPWDD's first Utilization Management team. This position will implement standard operating...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Instructs and supports individuals in developing and/or enhancing life skills necessary to live more independently in home and community settings; and develops, implements, and modifies habilitation plans to help individuals achieve their valued outcomes.• Collaborates with individuals, family members, advocates, care managers, and service providers to determine strategies for service delivery (e.g., skill acquisition/retention, staff supports, and/or exploration of new experiences); and attends Life Plan meetings to assess the effectiveness of habilitation plans and services and establish objectives.• Assesses individuals’ skill levels in relation to their valued outcomes and identifies appropriate methods to teach and assist individuals in acquiring, improving, and maintaining life skills.• Communicates with treatment team members and gathers information to plan and/or modify services to...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: The NYS Institute for Basic Research (IBR) George A Jervis Clinic and Specialty Clinical Laboratories (SCL) provide specialized diagnostic testing for individuals with developmental disabilities when a genetic disorder is suspected. The candidate for this position will be expected to initiate the development of new diagnostic genetic testing protocols for individuals with developmental disabilities at the Institute in the research areas complementary to the existing research projects and with the IBR/OPWDD mission. The Researcher Scientist 5 / Geneticist position provides an opportunity to work closely with clinicians and the SCL molecular diagnostic team to provide supervision, research and development, and certification of the testing protocols currently performed by SCL as well as develop and establish new clinical testing protocol for OPWDD served individuals....

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: A Trades Generalist performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance repair, installation and construction tasks in the mechanical, building and electrical trades in multiple community residences and other buildings.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Performs a variety of carpentry related duties, including but not limited to installations and repairs of flooring, repair and adjustment of doors and hardware, stairs, railings, and replacement of ceiling tile. • Performs minor electrical duties including but not limited to replacing receptacles, light fixtures, and circuit breakers.• Repairs, installs and maintains plumbing fixtures and appliances, including but not limited to: sinks, showers, baths, commodes, dishwashers, domestic water and drainage distribution systems. • Preforms a variety of painting related duties including but not limited to preparing...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description • Schedule and track various interrogations and meetings including FELIX Meetings and Labor Management meetings• Prepare meeting minutes for Labor Management meetings • Prepare and Distribution of Notice of Disciplines• Process and track Administrative Leaves • Draft letters and correspondences for Labor Relations Office • Respond to FOIL requests and documentation requests from various departments and agencies • Maintain Teams tracker; upload reports and case files on Teams tracker based on case priority • Complete DHS (Discipline History Summary) • Manage the Labor Relations Office general mailbox • Disseminate ERO disciplinary recommendations to supervisors and managers and keep track of the responses and upload them on the appropriate files/trackers• Field/Direct phone calls. • Performs additional duties as requested.NOTE: You must have a valid driver’s license to apply as travel is a...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description OPWDD's Division of State Operations (DSO) is responsible for overseeing the delivery of state operated supports and services to over 8,000 recipients across New York State. This Data Analyst 3 position sits within DSO's Bureau of Business Analytics and Research, which is responsible for overseeing all Division activities involving operational research, program evaluation, data reporting, and analytics. This includes the development and maintenance of in-house applications and coordination with vendors regarding external software solutions. The Bureau of Business Analytics and Research as currently structured is organized into three business level units: (1) Enterprise Software Solutions, (2) Application Development, and (3) Data, Statistics and Operational Research. The selected candidate will lead the Application Development Unit. This unit is responsible for the design, development, and...

Duties Description The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities' (CDD) awards grant contracts to various entities to test and implement innovative ideas, models, and programs that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to thrive in their communities across New York State. Primary Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Develop content and schedule posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Develop content for and schedule bi-weekly announcements and monthly newsletter Assist with updates to agency website Tabling at conferences or other events Take minutes at agency meetings Assist with in-house video projects Assist with the development of a 5-year strategic plan Special Projects as Needed All CDD interns should expect to become integral members of our team. Interns play a critical role in the agency's accomplishments and project successes. Interns gain experience in state contracting...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Duties include, but are not limited to: • Process payroll documents and payroll transactions• Check for completeness and process in appropriate computer systems payroll documents such as direct deposit forms, tax forms, and other forms related to payroll transactions• Review transactions submitted to the payroll office by ensuring that position and employee information is complete and is consistent with data entered into all payroll computer systems. Update, or change information in payroll systems as necessary• Calculate salaries and other wage information for agency employees• Calculate and process salary increases, longevity payments, and performance advances• Provide customer service to agency employees on payroll related issues• Answer various types of questions from employees and managers concerning general payroll topics• Write responses to authorized inquiries from banks, insurance...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Instructs and supports individuals in developing and/or enhancing life skills necessary to live more independently in home and community settings; and develops, implements, and modifies habilitation plans to help individuals achieve their valued outcomes.• Collaborates with individuals, family members, advocates, care managers, and service providers to determine strategies for service delivery (e.g., skill acquisition/retention, staff supports, and/or exploration of new experiences); and attends Life Plan meetings to assess the effectiveness of habilitation plans and services and establish objectives.• Assesses individuals’ skill levels in relation to their valued outcomes and identifies appropriate methods to teach and assist individuals in acquiring, improving, and maintaining life skills.• Communicates with treatment team members and gathers information to plan and/or modify services to...

Duties Description Builds, repairs, and installs such items as counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, windows, building framework, roofs, and trim following verbal or written instructions utilizing the tools of the carpentry trade and following standard carpentry techniques. Installs and repairs ceiling and floor tiles. Does general millwork; may build cabinets, furniture, and other wooden equipment in the shop using woodworking machines. Maintains shop machinery. May keep inventory and control of the distribution of carpentry tools and equipment and maintain such equipment. May conduct inspections of the facility to determine maintenance needs and recommend priorities for repair based on the nature of the maintenance problem. Trades Specialists Carpenter may supervise and instruct others in the construction and repair of structures and other wooden items. Assigns work to a maintenance staff. May draw rough sketches or prepare plans...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Generalists perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance repair, installation and construction tasks in the mechanical, building and electrical trades in multiple community residences and other buildings.• Performs a variety of carpentry related duties, including but not limited to installations and repairs of flooring, repair and adjustment of doors and hardware, stairs, railings, and replacement of ceiling tile. Trades• Performs minor electrical duties including but not limited to replacing receptacles, light fixtures, and circuit breakers.• Repairs, installs and maintains plumbing fixtures and appliances, including but not limited to: sinks, showers, baths, commodes, dishwashers, domestic water and drainage distribution systems. • Preforms a variety of painting related duties including but not limited to preparing surfaces, priming and painting.• Performs maintenance, and...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Job Description: The New York State Institute for Basic Research (IBR), the research arm of the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full time Research Scientist 2 (Research Coordinator) position in the Human Genetics Department, with some related work involving the Jervis clinic. NYS OPWDD IBR provides a professional setting in a world-renowned research facility located on Staten Island, NY, on a wooded, suburban campus with free off-street parking. Attendance at and participation in professional meetings and conferences is encouraged and financially supported, and publication fees in professional journals are supported through the agency budget. Telecommuting work plan is negotiable. The compensation package includes New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) insurance, a generous sick leave and vacation package,...

Duties Description The CFR Unit within OPWDD's Division of Fiscal Policy & Management is responsible for overseeing the development, collection and review of Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) documents and for the dissemination of information reported on the CFR. The CFR is the primary provider cost reporting document for four state agencies, including OPWDD. The individual holding this position will: Supervise and train staff. Take leadership role in the preparation/maintenance of the semi-annual Consolidated Fiscal Reporting manual. Research and analyze new and/or proposed State and federal laws, rules, and regulations to determine the impact on the CFR. Develop, revise, and update policy, procedure, and process guidance materials related to the CFR. Host CFR Training for voluntary service providers on CFR preparation. Participate in Consolidated Fiscal Report System (CFRS Web) testing. Assist Fiscal Reporting and Data Analysis staff with maintenance...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description • Provide services in a classroom and alternate community settings with developmentally disabled adults to promote basic learning and self-help skills, as well as communication and prevocational skills.• Facilitate programming, community inclusion and meaningful activities to support Day Hab Staff Action Plans.• Provide and oversee services at the day program and alternate community locations.• Assist with development, revision, and implementation of Day Habilitation Staff Action Plans.• Ensure completion and quality review of monthly notes to document progress toward goals.• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary residential team to develop/review/revise Safeguard Summary Plans.• Provide direct care staff with ongoing training and support regarding goal implementation, documentation, safeguard summary plan.• Schedule and attend annual and semi-annual Life Plan meetings, and special meetings...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The functional title for the candidate selected for this position is Placement Coordinator.Placement Coordination• Under the supervision and direction of the Treatment Team Leader (TTL), the staff will receive and prioritize screening packets for available vacancies and will coordinate the process of pre-screening new intakes, review and analyze case files, and collaborate with Team Leaders as well as consult with key personnel to facilitate screenings. The placement coordinator will also embark on visits to group homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and other facilities as applicable. • Cultivate relationships across diverse communities to provide new opportunities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (IDD) amidst housing in State Operations.• The Placement coordinator will initiate referrals to clinics based on needs of individuals to secure stable residential placement....