Direct Support Assistant
Company: New York State Civil Service
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: August 3, 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 Otsego Street Address
Broome DDSOO Human Resources Office 249 Glenwood Road City
Binghamton State NY Zip Code 13905 Minimum Qualifications 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 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 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 (518) 473-4785 or Email at
accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA
forms.For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be
honored.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.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.In order to be eligible
for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as
an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State
Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other
Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and
subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of
these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally
assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.As of
10/12/2021 all OPWDD employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19
or submit to mandatory weekly testing for COVID-19.OPWDD is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerSome positions may
require additional credentials or a background check to verify your
identity. Some positions may require additional credentials or a
background check to verify your identity. Name Broome DDSOO - Human
Resources Office Telephone 607-240-4786 Fax 607-770-0528 Email
Address opwdd.sm.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov Address Street Broome
DDSOO - Human Resources Office 249 Glenwood Road City Binghamton
State NY Zip Code 13905
Keywords: New York State Civil Service, Binghamton , Direct Support Assistant, Other , Binghamton, New York
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