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NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 2 days ago

Developmental Disabilities Policy Development Specialist 2

Albany, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$87K/yr - $110K/yr

3+ years exp

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is responsible for overseeing services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Developmental Disabilities Policy Development Specialist 2 will analyze policy-related issues, draft policy papers, and assist in creating new policies and standards to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Identify and analyze policy issues related to people with developmental disabilities and prepare written recommendations to address these issues

Research applicable laws, rules, regulations, and literature, and draft policy papers to assist upper-level staff with policy and standards development

Review established policies and standards to ensure consistency with OPWDD, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations

Synthesize complex policies and author clear, actionable recommendations through comprehensive written reports and briefing materials

Draft memoranda for review to inform OPWDD staff of regulatory changes which may impact IPSIDD services and Article 16 Clinics

Work independently to perform professional, administrative, and technical duties to promote the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities

Develop draft policies that are grounded in data-driven insights through interpretation of complex analytics, synthesize findings, and translate results into actionable policy recommendations to help guide decision making

Utilize a moderate level of data analytic skills to effectively perform complex data analytic tasks related to IPSIDD services and Article 16 Clinics

Work closely with other OPWDD divisions/bureaus, voluntary providers and independent practitioners on IPSIDD and Article 16 Clinic topics

Assist the Bureau Director:

In the analysis of policy-related issues that impact OPWDD IPSIDD services and Article 16 Clinics, write policy papers and memoranda for upper-level review, and assist in the creation of new policies and standards

With communication to independent practitioners, voluntary providers, OPWDD staff, OPWDD Director of Nursing and Chief Psychologist to resolve clinical inquiries

To provide technical assistance and advice to Central Office and OPWDD DDSOO/DDRO staff and/or voluntary providers about IPSIDD and clinical policy and standards interpretation and implementation, including responding to telephone calls, email, commissioner's correspondence, and information line inquiries

In the review and processing of Article 16 Clinic's Certificate of Need (CON) Applications for clinics

In the review and processing of applications for IPSIDD, which includes with other involved OPWDD bureaus and NYSDOH

In the review of data and outcomes as it relates to BSCP programs, including IPSIDD and Article 16 Clinics

Participate in work groups or committees as directed, research existing systems, explore best practices and make recommendations that enable people with developmental disabilities to receive services and remain in their home and community setting of their choice

There is potential to take on supervisory responsibilities in BSCP

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Policy developmentData analysisResearch skillsWritten communicationTechnical assistanceCollaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree and three years of professional administrative experience in the field of developmental disabilities

Two of the three years must have included responsibility for policy development and analysis, and/or standards development

Benefits

Health Care Coverage

Paid Holidays and Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Program

Professional Development and Education and Training

Company

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments.

Founded in 1978

Albany, New York, USA

10001+ employees