Program Aide

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must be reachable for appointment the current Civil Service eligible list used for filling this title.

REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

On or before January 13, 2024, you must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had 45 days of permanent competitive, non-competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an office assistant, clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional*** title allocated to Grade 6 or higher.
• To view a list of qualifying titles visit: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/00528qualifying.cfm.
• Only the title or titles listed are qualifying.

***Only paraprofessional titles in an office environment will be considered qualifying. Service in a direct care title is NOT qualifying. Examples of NON-qualifying titles are: Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1, Direct Support Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Mental Health Therapy Aide, and Security Services Assistant.

If you were permanently appointed to a qualifying title on or before November 29, 2023, and have served continuously in this title since that date, you are eligible to file for this examination.

Qualifying Experience For Appointment From The Eligible List: After one year of service described in the Minimum Qualifications, successful candidates will be qualified for appointment from the eligible list.

Additional Requirements for Appointment:
1.Background Investigation/Justice Center Review: In some agencies, the names of all prospective employees will:
• be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL), maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s);
• be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC). You must report all convictions. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor or any falsified or omitted information may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of state and federal law;
And may:
• be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names appear on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
You are responsible for payment of all required fees.
2.Language Proficiency: If you pass the examination and apply to a title which requires language proficiency, you must demonstrate your language proficiency at a level that will ensure your ability to perform the duties of the position properly. The proficiency test will only be given to enough candidates to fill current vacancies.
3.Medicaid and Medicare: To be eligible for appointment and 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). You may be barred from appointment, or your employment may be terminated at any time if you are listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program).

Management reserves the right to select either an eligible respondent to this posting or appoint from the Civil Service List.

Duties Description • Monitor, process orders and secure supplies for office staff and office equipment.
• Track dates for servicing of any equipment, prepares schedules, organizing IDT meetings, organize documents for interviews, meetings, and trainings.
• Communicates various messages (written and verbal) in and out of directors' office to ensure flow of information.
• Secure office documents confidentially, generate minutes to meetings, present materials electronically as needed, monitor projects specific to the function of service delivery in the community residence and direct the public to appropriate staff member.
• The incumbent will also be tasked with preparing reports as well as track and provide proof of any necessary follow ups needed by the Director of Residential Services.
• Deliver programmatic documents to other dept heads requiring review and signatures.
• Create, monitor, and evaluate data tools and draft reports, inclusive or excel, SharePoint, various databases, TEAMS, etc.
• Track and monitor various internal controls inclusive but not limited to work orders, SOD/POCAs, Probationary and Annual Evaluations, Observed Fire Drills, TTL audits, etc.
• Prepare materials and presentations for quarterly management meetings and impromptu trainings.
• Capable to learn and master electronic systems, i.e. EHR, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point.
• Work collaboratively with residential managers and Central Office staff to manage the DDSO's Personal Protective Equipment protocols for the BDDSOO work force.

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Additional Comments *Positions requires one day off site at Shirtz 1: 980 Elton St, Brooklyn NY 11208.

Please reference the above EOA# 24-51 in all correspondence.

NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
• 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.
• 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.

NYS Offers Incredible Benefits!
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

NYS offers Incredible Benefits!
Paid Holidays and Leave
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Health Care Coverage
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Retirement Program
Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://goer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.

Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training
opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Brooklyn DDSO Human Resources Office

Telephone 718-642-6310

Fax 718-264-3344

Email Address Brooklyn.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Brooklyn DDSO

750 Vandalia Ave

City Brooklyn

State NY

Zip Code 11239

Notes on Applying Please reference the above EOA# 24-51 in all correspondence.