NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
Direct Support Assistant
NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, New York, New York, us, 10261
Direct Support Assistant role at NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
Location: North Tonawanda, NY
Pay Range $52,225.00 - $56,413.00 per year
Responsibilities
Provide supports and services.
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 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 care plans and record care plans.
Administer medication in accordance with special instructions.
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 and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
You must meet physical and agility standards.
Additional Comments
Title part of NY HELPS; non-competitive appointment; permanent status conversion within one year.
Starting salary reflects increased hiring salary and geographic pay differential (CSEA Grade 9, increased hiring salary, geographic differential).
Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures.
All OPWDD employees must maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Short-term leave employees can bid on positions and must report to work within fourteen days.
Reasonable accommodation information: Reasonable Accommodation Unit phone/email.
Benefits include health care coverage, family dental and vision plans at no extra cost, paid parental leave up to 12 weeks, paid holidays (13 per year), paid vacation (13 days), paid personal leave (5 days), paid sick leave (13 days), professional development leave (3 days). Retirement program: NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS). Professional development: NYS training programs tuition assistance.
OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Location: North Tonawanda, NY
Pay Range $52,225.00 - $56,413.00 per year
Responsibilities
Provide supports and services.
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 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 care plans and record care plans.
Administer medication in accordance with special instructions.
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 and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
You must meet physical and agility standards.
Additional Comments
Title part of NY HELPS; non-competitive appointment; permanent status conversion within one year.
Starting salary reflects increased hiring salary and geographic pay differential (CSEA Grade 9, increased hiring salary, geographic differential).
Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures.
All OPWDD employees must maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Short-term leave employees can bid on positions and must report to work within fourteen days.
Reasonable accommodation information: Reasonable Accommodation Unit phone/email.
Benefits include health care coverage, family dental and vision plans at no extra cost, paid parental leave up to 12 weeks, paid holidays (13 per year), paid vacation (13 days), paid personal leave (5 days), paid sick leave (13 days), professional development leave (3 days). Retirement program: NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS). Professional development: NYS training programs tuition assistance.
OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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