New York State

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description • Provide psychological services under the supervision of a licensed psychologist; • Design, develop, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests; • Conduct psychological evaluations; • Participate at treatment team meetings and assist in the development of behavioral/treatment plans; • Participate in and lead individual, family and group counseling sessions; • Provide administrative supervision to lower-level psychology staff; • Prepare reports and maintain a wide variety of records. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all #LI-JL2 The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications A doctoral degree in a clinical field of psychology (see notes below); AND EITHER a one-year, full-time pre-doctoral clinical internship OR one year of psychology experience in a clinical setting,...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description POSITION DESCRITION: 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 Research Scientist 1/Laboratory Technologist position in the Neurochemistry Department. This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week.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,...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Possible position location: To be discussed during interview75 Northern Pines RdGansevoort, NY 12831Duties include but not limited to: • Supervises Facility Operations Assistants 1, or other grounds, custodial, ormaintenance crew, providing work assignments based on priorities set by management, ensuring schedules, standards and guidelines are met.• Perform a variety of routine manual tasks requiring light, medium, and heavy physical effort in cleaning and caring for an assigned area in public buildings and adjacent grounds and sidewalks.• Use of hand and shop tools to perform semiskilled maintenance and repair work on structures and equipment. Operate and maintain buildings and other structures and facilities, recreational facilities, roads, and equipment.• Sets up chairs, podiums and related equipment for conferences, seminars andspecial events, and loads, unloads and assembles furniture...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The function of the Program Operation Specialist 1 (POS1) /Housing Liaison position provides essential services in the Housing Unit and coincides with the expectations of the core mission of OPWDD to provide necessary services to individuals with disabilities. Specifically, this position is critical to residential placement efforts as the Housing Unit is responsible for confirming individuals’ needs for certified OPWDD residential opportunities and for non-certified housing opportunities. This position provides services for the Housing Unit within the 18 counties of OPWDD Region 3. OPWDD has developed a vacancy management strategy for certified OPWDD residential programs to reflect the expectations of the Front Door program. This is the Certified Residential Opportunity (CRO) process.As part of the CRO process, all residential opportunities in the OPWDD sites, both voluntary and state...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to: • Processes records received into the department.• Assists in established paper and electronic records maintenance and management processes.• Preserve records for archive storage in accordance with established policies and procedure.• Acts as HIM liaison to select teams to provide record management guidance.• Provides ongoing record training to teams.• Responds to record and information requests.• Maintains current Guardian/Advocate information in TABS.• Special projects as assigned by TABS Coordinator.• Utilizes several databases, electronic forms management system, and software to perform required tasks.• Generates and distributes system reports as scheduled and as requested.• Performs quality improvement functions.• Participates on Local or Statewide Committees, as assigned.• Performs general office functions.• Clerical support and data processing...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is seeking an Office Assistant 2 to work in the Community Funding Unit within the Division of Fiscal Policy and Management's Bureau of Central Operations. This is a critical position that will play an integral role in processing 100% State-funded payments under our Self-Direction contracts. Duties will include: · Assisting in the management of OPWDD's State Paid Fiscal Intermediary (FI) contracts and claims under the guidance of two Contract Management Specialist 1's.· Track all FI vouchers received through the FI mailbox and/or the mail.· Enter received vouchers in the FI database-Voucher Receiving.· Enter received FI vouchers on the Central Operations Budget Tracker for payment and release and update paid voucher numbers when payment is complete.· Update and check claimed individuals in the state-funded Self-Direction database...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description • 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...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description • 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...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description This position will be the Habilitation Specialist 1 for the Placement Department. The HS1 will utilize their knowledge of habilitation planning to assist DDPS1 in the Placement Process. Duties included but not limited to: screening, attendance at meetings, travel to potential placement opportunities.• 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...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Trades Generalists perform a variety of skilled and semiskilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks in the mechanical, building, motor equipment, and electrical trades.Trades Generalists are supervised by higher-level trades positions, such as Trades Supervisor (Carpenter), Maintenance Supervisor 1, 2 or 3, or a program administrator with varied responsibilities, in addition to facilities and equipment maintenance and repair. Generally, work priorities are prescribed, material is furnished, the nature and extent of the work to be performed is given, and detailed plans, diagrams, and specifications are provided. However, a Trades Generalist may be required to work from rough sketches or from oral instructions. Although the work of a Trades Generalist is inspected periodically by the supervisor, incumbents are expected to work with considerable independence as is typical...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The function of the Program Operation Specialist 1 (POS1) /Housing Liaison position provides essential services in the Housing Unit and coincides with the expectations of the core mission of OPWDD to provide necessary services to individuals with disabilities. Specifically, this position is critical to residential placement efforts as the housing unit is responsible for confirming individuals’ needs for certified OPWDD residential opportunities and for non-certified housing opportunities. This position provides services for the Housing Unit within the 18 counties of OPWDD Region 3. OPWDD has developed a vacancy management strategy for certified OPWDD residential programs to reflect the expectations of the Front Door program. This is the Certified Residential Opportunity (CRO) process.As part of the CRO process, all residential opportunities in the OPWDD sites, both voluntary and state...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Dietitian 2 will provide professional dietetic services which, may include consulting with physicians on special diet programs; planning and supervising the preparation of special diets and menus; maintaining sanitary conditions; and training or assisting individuals/families to plan proper home diets. The dietitian provides enhanced supports to minimize the risk of choking, death from over-eating, and maximize the health and safety of the individuals. This Dietitian 2 is assigned 12 homes and the Amenia Day Program.Duties include, but are not limited to: • Monitor the need of high nutritional risk individuals in their assigned area (i.e., tube feedings, those prone to aspiration pneumonia, multiple ground/puree consistency diets, as well as individuals with caloric, electrolyte, nutrient, and other metabolic needs such as diabetes, hypertension, low body weight, etc.)• Provide for each...

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 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors equipment consoles.• Reads, analyzes, and follows up on all console readings, charts, and trouble calls.• Adjusts equipment controls to correct malfunction when indicated by observation or in response to a signal.• Reads and records gas, steam, water, and electrical meter readings.• Fills out plant logs, incident and Quality Assurance Reports.• Advises supervisor when repairs are required.• Receives and distributes fuel supplies required for all program locations.Performs preventive maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems.• As instructed, and under the guidance and supervision of qualified personnel, uses specific chemicals to treat water used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.• Cleans strainers and coils.• Maintains steam traps.• Changes filters.• Regenerates water softeners.• Installs, removes,...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: As a Dietitian 2, you would be a member of an interdisciplinary team and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy which may include consulting with physicians on nutrition support requests; planning and supervising the preparation of special diets and menus; maintaining safe and sanitary conditions; and training or assisting individuals, families, and staff to plan specialized and therapeutic nutrition care plans. You may have oversight responsibility in the service of food; assist in the instruction of students or nutrition interns in Medical Nutrition Therapy and food preparation techniques, supervise dietetic interns and technicians; and/or supervise a small food preparation service unit.This clinician will address the increasingly complex dietary needs of the individuals and provide critical services to maintain the health and safety of the individuals with specific needs...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Health Information Management Administrator 1 (HIMA1) runs and supervises the Health Information Management (HIM) Department within the Quality Improvement Department. The Health Information Department is vital to the health and safety of the individuals served as it maintains all essential documents and records. It is imperative that records are maintained and accessible for the overall clinical and medical care of the individuals. Maintaining the integrity of confidentiality and releasing records within the governing laws is the secondary purpose of the HIM department. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide Individual clinical/medical record management guidance to DDSOO. • Review all requests for information to ensure compliance with HIPAA and Jonathan’s Law. • Prepare and release requests for information consistent with HIPAA and Jonathan’s Law. • Work...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Summer Positions ONLY - 12 weeks - from June 11, 2026, through August 28,2026.Inspects, checks and patrols areas to detect vandalism or non-adherence to safety procedures; reports defects, possible hazards or potentially dangerous conditions in the building and adjacent areas.Sets up chairs, podiums and related equipment for conferences, seminars and special events, and loads, unloads and assembles furniture and equipment as assigned.Performs routine and unskilled work such as carrying supplies and equipment, erecting ladders and scaffolding, cleaning, flushing and repairing gutters and drains, removing materials from construction sites, preparing surfaces and spreading paint, digging ditches, loading and unloading trucks, carrying bricks and mortar, performing rough carpentry and masonry work, and cleaning the work site after repair work is completed.Operates self-propelled and motorized...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The incumbents of these positions would be responsible for visiting and reviewing all day and residential programs certified by OPWDD, including all services provided under the Home and Community Bases Services Waiver and contracts; interpreting regulations to providers; participating at exit conferences; and reviewing providers' plans of corrective action. The Standard Compliance Analyst 1 Developmental Disabilities (SCA 1 DD) work under the Supervision of the SCA 2 DD and receive direction as to what their assignments and responsibilities are, including monthly work schedules developed by the SCA 2 DD. The positions require extensive field work and travel. The incumbents must be on site during early mornings and evenings to observe activities at the programs. Some weekend visits are required, as is mandatory training in Albany and other locations. Surveyors are expected to learn and...

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 POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Specialty Clinical Laboratories (SCL) at IBR provide specialized diagnostic testing for individuals with developmental disabilities when a genetic disorder is suspected. The researcher/ Laboratory Technologist position gives an opportunity to work closely with the clinical fragile X molecular diagnostic team as well as develop and establish new clinical testing in patients with fragile X syndrome, fragile X pre-mutations, and patients with autism disorder. The candidate will be offered an opportunity to participate in existing research in the Institute and to develop new diagnostic genetic testing protocols for individuals with developmental disabilities.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES not limited to: A prospective candidate will be responsible for all aspects of clinical fragile X testing including preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: Administrative Assistants ensure the efficient operation of an office by performing a wide range of administrative tasks related to correspondence, files, and calendar management; work coordination; customer service; fielding of questions; information gathering; and compilation of reports.The Administrative Assistant 1 will work in the waiver unit and complete critical assignments to move services and supports forward for individuals in line with the OPWDD mission: We help people with developmental disabilities lead richer lives.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all #LI-SR2 The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications OPEN COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS: The position may be filled at the Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 level equated to SG-8, Administrative...

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 & Management is seeking a person to work as an Administrative Assistant 1 (AA 1) in the Capital Financial Benefits & Entitlements Assistance & Management (FBEAM). The AA 1 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: • Supervise subordinate state and contract staff, acting as the team supervisor for the support staff in the local office, including orientation, training and time and attendance reviews.• Oversee subordinate staff daily data entry and transactions in TABS, various Medicaid and other systems so that individuals' benefits will pay for OPWDD services provided by both state and...

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 & Management is seeking a person to work as an Office Assistant 2 in Hudson Valley Financial Benefits & Entitlements Assistance & Management (FBEAM). The OA 2 is part of the FBEAM team responsible for securing Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP (food stamps), Supplemental Security Income, Social Security and other benefits for people with developmental residing in state operations. The OA 2 will perform complicated clerical support activities requiring substantive knowledge of the Medicaid program and daily usage and understanding of OPWDD's Tracking and Billing System (TABS). · Accurately perform data entry and process transactions in TABS, various Medicaid and other systems so that Medicaid and other financial benefits for people with developmental disabilities are developed and maintained on a...

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.OPWDD's Division of Fiscal Policy & Management is seeking a person to work as an Office Assistant 1 (OA 1) in Financial Benefits & Entitlements Assistance & Management (FBEAM). The OA 1 is part of the FBEAM team responsible for securing Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP (food stamps), Supplemental Security Income, Social Security and other benefits for the people with developmental disabilities residing in state operations. FBEAM also acts as a Medicaid district serving people with developmental...