New York State
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State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person. Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position. 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 $58225 to $62413 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Variable Workday
From 12 AM To 12 AM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? Yes Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Kings Street Address TBD City TBD State NY Duties Description
Provide supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Advocate, 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 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 care plans and to 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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all #LI-JJ1 Minimum Qualifications
You must have a high school diploma or an equivalency, such as a GED or a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certificate from an accredited public or private organization. You must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. You will be required to maintain a valid driver's license throughout your employment as a DSA. You must meet physical and agility standards. Additional Comments
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. Notes on salary and benefits: Starting salary reflects hiring rate, geographic pay differential and related adjustments. See the posting for details. For CSEA positions, Local Bid Agreements will be honored. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. All OPWDD employees must be eligible for Medicare/Medicaid participation. PSLF information and other benefits are available as described in the posting. See the full listing for more details on holidays, leave, health coverage, retirement, training and development opportunities, and equal employment opportunity statements. OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to inclusion. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Contact
Telephone 718-642-6310 Fax 718-264-3344 Email Address Brooklyn.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov Address
750 Vandalia Avenue City Brooklyn State NY Notes on Applying
Please email your resume to Brooklyn.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov and reference the vacancy ID in your email. StateJobsNY ℠ 2025 NYS Department of Civil Service
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State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person. Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position. 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 $58225 to $62413 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Variable Workday
From 12 AM To 12 AM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? Yes Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Kings Street Address TBD City TBD State NY Duties Description
Provide supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Advocate, 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 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 care plans and to 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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all #LI-JJ1 Minimum Qualifications
You must have a high school diploma or an equivalency, such as a GED or a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certificate from an accredited public or private organization. You must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. You will be required to maintain a valid driver's license throughout your employment as a DSA. You must meet physical and agility standards. Additional Comments
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. Notes on salary and benefits: Starting salary reflects hiring rate, geographic pay differential and related adjustments. See the posting for details. For CSEA positions, Local Bid Agreements will be honored. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. All OPWDD employees must be eligible for Medicare/Medicaid participation. PSLF information and other benefits are available as described in the posting. See the full listing for more details on holidays, leave, health coverage, retirement, training and development opportunities, and equal employment opportunity statements. OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to inclusion. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Contact
Telephone 718-642-6310 Fax 718-264-3344 Email Address Brooklyn.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov Address
750 Vandalia Avenue City Brooklyn State NY Notes on Applying
Please email your resume to Brooklyn.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov and reference the vacancy ID in your email. StateJobsNY ℠ 2025 NYS Department of Civil Service
#J-18808-Ljbffr