NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 4 hours ago
Program Operations Specialist 1
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$67K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expThe NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Program Operations Specialist 1 to support various peer-to-peer workforce initiatives. The role involves coordination, implementation, data collection, and providing logistical support for statewide training events and peer-led sessions.
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Responsibilities
Assist with the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of peer-to-peer workforce initiatives focused on cultural competence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, Active Bystander and Abuse Prevention, and other topics focused on improving staff morale, collaboration and ability to effectively navigate day to day complexities of human service work
Co-lead or support the facilitation of interdisciplinary Community of Practice (COP) meetings
Under the established framework and standards, participate in delivery of peer-led sessions
Provide routine feedback to ensure quality and adherence to program standards
Assist with the State Operations implementation of statewide initiatives, including supporting the logistics and coordination of statewide training events
Provide technical support and basic coaching to peer leads under guidance from senior staff
Conduct routine audits/observations of peer-led sessions to assess staff competency and document whether standards, expectations, and fidelity measures are met
Routinely travel within assigned geographic areas to observe and evaluate the effectiveness of Peer-to-Peer and other specialized initiatives
Collect information and data for reporting related to OPWDD's Peer-to-Peer initiatives and other specialized efforts
Maintain trackers and databases to document activities, participation, and outcomes across regions
Assist with standardizing workflow processes for staff statewide
Perform coordination, tracking, and planning tasks related to peer-led initiatives and regional teams
Support integration of other cultural and linguistic competence, diversity, equity and inclusion resources available at OPWDD along with Division of State Operations resources
Support the preparation and delivery of presentations related to unit activities, progress toward goals, and accomplishments
Support the development of programming to enhance employees' cultural awareness and general preparedness
Assist with providing agency leadership with updates on Peer-to-Peer initiatives through supporting materials for quarterly or annual reports
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in a human services field
Two years of experience in a federal or state certified human service program
One year of this experience must have been in a professional administrative position in which a major duty involved planning, coordinating, monitoring or evaluating a provision of services for people with developmental disabilities
This experience must have included information gathering and analysis
Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Eligible List for this title
Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement
Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary)
Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request
Preferred
Experience implementing DEI related initiatives
Training front-line human service professionals and clinicians
Experience with abuse prevention initiatives
Degrees, and/or a clinical license in a mental health field such as social work, psychology, or mental health counseling
Benefits
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.
Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event.
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.
Paid Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
Paid Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
Paid Holidays and Leave: Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
Paid Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
Paid Holidays and Leave: Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
Life insurance and Disability insurance.
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.
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.
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dianne Henk
Director, Statewide Workforce Transformation & Chief Diversity Officer
Dom Marando, CISSP
Chief Information Security Officer
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