Direct Support Assistant

Job Summary

Direct Support Assistant – Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, NY State.
Salary Grade 09;
Salary Range From $52,225 to $56,413 annually.
Full‑time, permanent, competitive class.

Location:

TBD, Cortland County, NY 00000.
Variable work hour: 40 hours/week, 12 AM – 12 AM.
Mandatory overtime required. No telecommuting or flextime.

• Provide supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• 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 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.

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• High school diploma or equivalency such as GED or DSP certificate from an accredited public or private organization.
• Valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State; must maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• Must meet physical and agility standards.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). It may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment. Employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to convert to permanent competitive status within one year of permanent appointment.

Starting salary reflects increased hiring salary and geographic pay differential. Posted hiring salary includes statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 9 ($42,641), increased hiring salary ($5,584) and geographic pay differential ($4,000). Geographic pay differential added to job rate ($52,413).

If you are a current NY State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.

Local Bidding Agreements will be honored for CSEA positions.

Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. Please indicate this on your resume.

All OPWDD employees must be eligible for full and unconditional participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

Employees under state government may be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). For more information, see www.student

Aid.gov/public service.

Employees on long‑term leave may bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and perform essential functions.

For reasonable accommodation requests, contact Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486‑7222 or email accommodation requests.gov.

Savings programs: U.S. Savings Bond, College Savings Plan.

Voluntary pre‑tax savings programs:
Health Care Spending Account, Dependent Care Advantage Account.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers assessment and referral services.

Life and Disability insurance.

The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan.

Paid holidays and leave: 13 paid holidays; 13 days paid vacation initially; 5 days paid personal leave; 13 days paid sick leave (PEF/CSEA) which may carry over; up to 3 days professional leave each year for professional development.

Health care coverage: employees and eligible dependents choose from affordable health insurance programs. Family dental and vision plans are provided at no extra cost.

Paid parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid at full pay for birth, adoption or foster placement.

Retirement program: NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS).

Professional development and training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance. More info at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Public Service Workshops Program offers professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees. More info at .

OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to inclusion. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Central NY Human Resources Office

Telephone: 315‑336‑2300

Fax: 315‑338‑0443

Email:
Central

NY.Careers.gov

Address:
Central NY Human Resources Office, 8163 Gore Road, Rome, NY 13440

Notes on Applying:
Please email your resume to Central

NY.Careers.gov and reference vacancy  your email.