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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 LMSW 2 will serve as a Specialty Liaison, helping individuals in HCBS Waiver Ineligible Settings (hospitals, homeless shelters, psychiatric centers, etc) connect with needed services to assist with discharge planning. This position will also carry a case load as Crisis Mitigation Liaison for Region 3. This includes the 18 counties within Capital, Hudson Valley, and Taconic Districts. This position will work collaboratively with other clinicians and staff to assist with forensic/crisis/clinical needs across Region 3. Currently the unit is following over 400 cases, and the number is expected to grow. The LMSW2 will report to the Team Leader of this unit.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Serve as a Specialty Liaison, helping individuals in HCBS Waiver Ineligible Settings (hospitals, homeless shelters, psychiatric centers, ect) connect with needed services to...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Fire and Safety Representatives provide fire safety field services to adult and childcare facilities as part of a team that includes other program representatives and would ensure that these facilities are in compliance with applicable safety codes, regulations, and other state and local requirements. Fire and Safety Representatives could conduct safety inspections, compile reports detailing findings, and review evacuation plans to determine the ability of facilities to respond to fire and other emergencies.The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities provides high-quality, person-centered services, supports and advocacy to approximately 120,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in New York State. We are guided in our interactions with the people we serve and each other by compassion, dignity, diversity, excellence and honesty. Our motto is “Putting People First,” and it...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description DUTIES: • Perform general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, raking or tilling soil, mowing lawns, applying fertilizers and pesticides, cutting brush and wood, trimming, and removing trees and shrubs, maintaining roads and sidewalks, and removing snow, trash and other obstructions from the building and surrounding areas. • Load trucks with debris, dirt, and other materials. • Set up chairs, podiums and related equipment for conferences, seminars and special events, and loads, unloads and assembles furniture and equipment. • Assist trades positions in performing the 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,...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Fire and Safety Representatives provide fire safety field services to adult and childcare facilities as part of a team that includes other program representatives and would ensure that these facilities are in compliance with applicable safety codes, regulations, and other state and local requirements. Fire and Safety Representatives could conduct safety inspections, compile reports detailing findings, and review evacuation plans to determine the ability of facilities to respond to fire and other emergencies.The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities provides high-quality, person-centered services, supports and advocacy to approximately 120,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in New York State. We are guided in our interactions with the people we serve and each other by compassion, dignity, diversity, excellence and honesty. Our motto is “Putting People First,” and it...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Office of Property Supports & Emergency Services, is seeking an individual to work as a Disaster Preparedness Program Representative II to coordinate regional emergency management responsibilities. The selected individual will be an integral component in the development and implementation of the OPWDD emergency management program. Duties and responsibilities of the incumbent may include, but are not limited to: • Assist in the development of regional emergency response plans in coordination with established regional planning committees across the state.• Perform facility risk assessments for emergency planning activities.• Assist in the development of facility-based emergency management plans.• Coordinate training within each assigned region for staff that are involved in the coordination and response to emergency...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description • Provides clinical services to individuals, including the diagnosis of mental, emotional, behavioral, developmental, and addictive disorders; development of assessment-based treatment plans; and provision of psychotherapy.• Performs Psychotherapy Individual, Group and Family Sessions.• Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team; participates in team meetings, presents clinical information and observations, and provides consultation and assistance to staff in other disciplines; and coordinates care and treatment planning for individuals.• Independently evaluate symptoms and behavioral presentation, dysfunction, as it relates to a diagnosis and draw relevant conclusions on level of functioning of the person.• Helps individuals identify goals and solutions to various short-term mental, emotional, behavioral, and environmental conditions and uses therapy to address illnesses and...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: Duties: As a Dental Hygienist, you would perform any of the allowable services in accordance with Section 6606 of the New York State Education Law, under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist providing compassionate oral care for the developmentally disabled population. You would perform preliminary exams, prophylaxis, scaling and curettage, as well as take x-rays, and administer fluoride, SDF treatments and sealants. Charting of existing dental history and noting the areas of deterioration which need repair. An important part of your duties would be in-office education of patients and/or their aides. You would work collaboratively with the dental assistant when available and assist the dentist, when needed, with chair-side procedures. Maintenance of all tools and equipment in compliance with OSHA Standards. Maintain current routine compliance documentation....

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direction of the Data Analyst 2 in the Bureau of Data Reporting and Analytics, the Data Analyst 1 will perform data extraction, aggregation, and quality checks from multiple sources and tables in support of trend identification and root cause analysis and summarize results, create written reports,and collaborate with staff in support of innovative and effective dashboards and data visualizations. Duties include but are not limited to: · Prepare data download, cleaning, and analysis across several large data systems using SAS, Python, and/or SQL. · Update and maintain Tableau Dashboards to support operational and leadership reporting.· Maintain integration processes required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources in both on premise and cloud environments.· Collaborate with staff and external partners to ensure support for all...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Administrative Assistant 1 will handle routine and advanced duties for the Deputy Director, State Operations Region 5, Metro District.• Provide front line support to Deputy Director of State Operations, department staff and to stakeholders (including parents, advocates, advocates, advocacy groups, Central Office, and other agencies seeking information.• Organize files, create correspondence, prepare reports and documents, manage calendars, schedule appointments, sort mail, prepare invoices and offer general staff support.• Coordinate/schedule conferences, meetings, or special events.• Greet visitors• Coordinate and attend meeting as requested by the Deputy Director with the goal of composing and distributing agendas and meeting minutes.• Use Microsoft Office (including TEAMS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) to accomplish assigned tasks.• Assist with correspondence and related tasks...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: Facility Operations Assistants perform a variety of routine unskilled and semiskilled manual tasks related to the operation and maintenance of State-owned buildings and facilities, the surrounding grounds, and the vehicles and equipment used in maintaining these sites.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • 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. Performs minor electrical duties including but not limited to replacing receptacles, light fixtures, and circuit breakers. • Operates...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities IBR) is the research arm of OPWDD. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative veterinarian to join our team of research scientists engaging in various research protocols and funded studies which involve animal models. This part-time Veterinarian will provide coverage when IBR’s Attending Veterinarian (AV) is unavailable and provide on-going support to the overall functioning of the department through .20 percent time. Hours would increase as much as they are needed and as agreeable when AV coverage was needed due to vacation/illness/personal needs.POSITION DESCRIPTION: The incumbent will act as “back up” Veterinarian for the NYSOPWDD Institute for Basic Research (IBR) in Developmental Disabilities Vivarium/Laboratory Animal Resource Center. The incumbent will be available for consultations or veterinarian services when the AV...

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 Psychiatrists are an essential part of the Article 16 Clinic behavioral team. They provide comprehensive psychiatric treatment services built on the principles of effective, measurable, and accountable care. As medical doctors, psychiatrists are responsible for ensuring that all services are integrated to promote physical health and recovery. Additionally, as psychopharmacology has become an integral component of modern mental health treatment, psychiatrists serve as primary prescribers. As a Psychiatrist 2, you will independently diagnose, treat, prescribe, and provide psychiatric care and treatment services to assigned individuals; provide clinical supervision and guidance to other medical personnel or clinicians and may supervise and/or manage psychiatric care and treatment services for an assigned facility or program. The Psychiatrist 2 will advise residential multi-disciplinary...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Trades Specialist Electrician will perform a variety of skilled electrical repairs, installation of new circuits and various electrical repairs in multiple community residences and various other buildings as well as the main Westfall campus. • Performs journeyman level electrical duties.• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in electrical trade.• Repairs, maintains, and installs electrical systems and equipment including but not limited to fixtures, motors, load centers, relays, controls, circuitry, and related equipment in accordance with the National Electrical Code.• Locates and determines electrical malfunctions using test instruments such as ammeter, volt meter and ohmmeter.• Plans new or modifies installations consistent with specifications and national electrical code.• Will be required to plan and lay out work, develop time and material lists for...

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-KB1 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 •Provide real-time oversight of the critical function of incident management on a statewide basis. Ensure appropriate information is provided for each initial report of serious reportable incidents, allegations of abuse and all deaths. This includes ensuring adequate protective measures for the individuals are taken, that the incidents are classified correctly, and a thorough description of each incident has been received, and that required notifications to entities such as law enforcement are completed as appropriate. •Generate Critical and Significant Event reports based on established criteria, on an ongoing basis.•Work in conjunction with the Office of Investigations and Internal Affairs (OIIA) and the Office of Employee Relations, as well as the Statewide Committee on Incident Review (SCIR) and local Incident Review Committees, to ensure a strong, coordinated approach is taken in...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Human Resources Specialist 1 performs and supervises the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consists of the recruitment, examination, and placement of the essential staff who provide care and ensure the health and safety of the people we serve. The duties may include, but are not limited to, identifying staffing needs, conferring with various parties to ensure the timely filling of vacancies, participating in the interview process, implementing decentralized examinations, creating job postings, processing personnel transactions, establishing and maintaining a working relationship with potential recruitment sources, conducting job audits, preparing agency classification requests, and involvement in the orientation of newly hired employees.Additional duties may include, but are not limited to, the monitoring and assisting of employees with...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description • Applies analytical techniques as required by the program area.• Develops, maintains, and updates database programs and methods of data analysis for agency programs.• Researches laws, rules, and regulations to find alternative approaches to administrative problems or issues.• Monitors and evaluates data for deficiencies and assists in correcting problems.• Collects, tabulates, and analyzes data.• Draws conclusions from analyzed data and makes appropriate recommendations.• Creates tables and charts; and drafts reports to document analyses and procedures.• Assists in monitoring compliance with administrative and programmatic financial requirements.• Reviews and makes recommendations on grant applications and contracts.• Monitors the use of funds to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.• Gathers, reviews, and evaluates information required by professionals to conduct...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Research Scientist 3 (Biostatistics/Health Services Research) (G 25) position is assigned to the Bureau of Population Health. Under the direction of the Bureau Director and the Assistant Director, the incumbent will conduct a broad range of research, analysis, reporting, and evaluation activities within the Division of Data Strategy and Management and serve as the Team Lead for the Performance Evaluation Team. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to: · Acting as leader and member of data analysis teams supporting the collection, organization, analysis, and reporting on quantitative data relevant to a wide range of OPWDD-critical policy issues.· Assuming major responsibility for projects, including (but not limited to) identifying metrics that measure progress in outcome achievement and assist in program management and evaluation of OPWDD policy as well as compliance with the...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description This position will be broadly utilized across the Units of the Business Office Department. The tasks include, but not limited to the following: • Accounts Payable• PCard Reconciliation• TCard Proxy Reconciliation• PCard Purchasing as needed• Checks Printing and Distribution back-up• Maintain spreadsheet and communicate with staff on issues regarding Metro Vehicle Camera Violations• Interact with Office of Investigation and Internal Affairs regarding Camera Vehicle Violations.• Supervise lower-level staff as necessary.• Other related duties as assigned.https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all#LI-SB1 The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Promotion: One year as an Office Assistant 1; or one year of permanent service in a clerical or keyboarding title allocated to Grade 6 or higher.Open...

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description • Complete progress notes and referrals that are written by the rehabilitation staff, assuring compliance with recordkeeping requirements and standards.• Screen, evaluate, and approve all referrals.• Match and assign patients to appropriate daily programs.• Monitor tracking system.• Assure patient records are maintained as outlined.• Coordinate treatment planning with rehabilitation department.• Complete a comprehensive evaluation of rehabilitation and social needs of patients and the development of patient goals and programming to meet the needs of patients.• Review policies and procedures with staff.• Review rehabilitation programs available to patients.• Coordinate development of goals and programs with subordinate rehabilitation staff and treatment teams.• Participate with the Treatment Team Leader in policy meetings, long-term program planning, and review meetings to update, improve,...

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...