Developmental Assistant 1

• The candidate filling the position of Developmental Assistant Tr/1 will work under the guidance of the Developmental Assistant 3 and the Treatment Team Leader in a community setting.
• The incumbent will perform a wide variety of tasks in a community-based residence. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• The incumbent will work as part of a team to maintain the general health, well-being, and safety of the service recipients.
• Supervise direct care professionals to implement services according to plans and preferences.
• Generate work schedules for the residence, keep track of required training and schedule to remain in compliance.
• Follow, implement, and enforce all DDSO internal operational systems including but not limited to attendance, staff utilization, incident management, upkeep of physical plant, fire safety compliance.
• Supervise direct support professionals to maintain the physical plant in a home-like atmosphere.
• Supervise supplies, generate orders for the needs of the home.
• Organize and keep personal spending for individuals for record reviews.
• Attend meetings, training courses and will be responsible for documenting meetings for staff under their supervision.
• Ensure incident reporting, documentation and processing is in line with 624/625 regulations.
• Ensure compliance with electronic health record keeping, inclusive but not limited to daily service documentation.
• Participate in all CATH trainings, meetings, COPs, and events in line with clinical milieu.

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Minimum Qualifications

Promotion: one year of service as a Direct Support Assistant (all parenthetics), Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1, or Licensed Practical Nurse, and completion of a one-year traineeship.

The position may be filled at the Developmental Assistant Trainee level equated to SG-11 or full performance Developmental Assistant 1 level equated to SG-12 based on education and experience. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance level following the successful completion of the traineeship.

Open Competitive

Developmental Assistant Trainee: High school or high school equivalency diploma and one year of experience in the care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Developmental Assistant 1: High school or high school equivalency diploma and two years of experience in the care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

70.1 TRANSFER:

One year of service as a Direct Support Assistant (all parenthetics), Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1, or Licensed Practical Nurse, and completion of a one-year traineeship.

55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.