NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 1 day ago
Program Associate Willowbrook Consumer Advisory Board
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$67K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expNYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Program Associate to support the Willowbrook Consumer Advisory Board. The role involves evaluating individuals' needs, participating in planning processes, and ensuring quality service provisions for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Responsibilities
Participate in annual, semiannual and other designated team meetings while acting "in loco parentis" for Willowbrook Class Members not represented by parents, relatives or guardians as well as those who have requested representation
Evaluating individuals' needs and interests
Evaluate the appropriateness of proposed residential setting, and educational/vocational program services
Monitor protection from harm
Monitor the quality of ongoing service provisions for individuals
Assist local parent advisory groups in fulfilling their responsibilities
Participate in community and parent education programs
Establish and maintain contact with local parent/consumer organizations
Qualification
Required
bachelor's degree in a human services field
at least three years' experience working with and for persons with developmental disabilities
Preferred
knowledge of the Willowbrook Permanent Injunction
knowledge of current service provisions including OPWDD regulations, applicable federal regulations and care coordination entities
knowledge of the nature, needs and rights of persons with developmental disabilities
familiarity with normalization as a practice
knowledge of community resources, services and programs
understanding of group dynamics
experience with or knowledge of voluntary associations as well as OPWDD services
knowledge and skills in monitoring and evaluating programs
familiarity with the Willowbrook Permanent Injunction
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. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
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.
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.
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.
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Director, Statewide Workforce Transformation & Chief Diversity Officer
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