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Deputy Director Of The Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office In Region 5 (DDSOO 5 - Staten Island District)The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is looking for a creative, innovative leader who is capable of executing strategic decisions to serve as Deputy Director of the Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office in Region 5 (DDSOO 5 - Staten Island District). This position serves at the pleasure of the Commissioner of OPWDD. The DDSOO 5, Staten Island District Deputy Director will oversee supports to individuals who reside in Richmond County. The individual selected will serve at the executive level and provide a leadership role for the Region. The selected candidate will directly report to the Director of the Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office in Region 5.A commitment to collaborating with all stakeholder groups as well as a commitment to a leadership strategy of "Putting People First" is essential. As a top organizational leader, the Deputy Director will provide direct and indirect leadership to a range of staff across a variety of functions, including, but not limited to clinical and administrative Heads of Departments such as Medical Doctors, Director of Nursing, Director of Residential Operations, Chief Psychologist, & Staffing Administrator. The ideal candidate for this position will share OPWDD's commitment to advocating on behalf of people with developmental disabilities as well as advancing and enhancing services and supports. In line with our dedication to "Putting People First," he/she will also provide leadership, commitment, and support to a diverse workforce. Driven by the mission, vision, and values of OPWDD, the DDSOO 5, Staten Island Deputy Director will collaborate with both stakeholders and sister agencies to direct an integrated program operations strategy within DDSOO 5. The Deputy Director will have responsibility for the operation and continuous quality improvement of community-based state operated group homes (39 IRAs and 1 ICF). He/She will also collaborate with Directors and Deputy Directors of the five other State Operations Offices toward statewide consistency and efficiency of practices utilizing a "best practices" framework. The Deputy Director promotes the Commissioner's vision of system reform and transparency, while coordinating and overseeing ongoing state-provided services and supports delivered within the region. The Deputy Director's charge is to ensure world-class performance in meeting the needs of the region's citizens with intellectual & developmental disabilities and their families. The Deputy Director is also responsible for identifying and advancing regional priorities while implementing statewide policies and strategies. In partnership with voluntary service providers, the Deputy Director will promote innovative, individualized, community-based solutions within the region that will empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live richer lives. Additionally, as an integral member of the State Operations Executive Leadership Team, the Deputy Director will collaborate in the development of enterprise solutions and consistency throughout the state in strategic core business operations.Minimum Qualifications:Possession of a Master's Degree in a mental hygiene discipline (e.g., occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, speech pathology and audiology, psychology, recreation, rehabilitation counseling, education or nursing), hospital administration, business or public administration or other area specifically related to health care, behavioral or social science, statistics, quantitative research; OR a valid license to practice medicine in New York State or Canada; AND three years of progressively responsible administrative, management, or supervisory experience in a mental hygiene or health/human services setting, or comparable setting, delivering individualized and customized services. Experience must be at a leadership level, with broad policy-influencing responsibility for fiscal and program administration.OR A Bachelor's Degree in any of the disciplines listed above and five years of progressively responsible administrative, management, or supervisory experience in a mental hygiene or health/human services setting, or comparable setting, delivering individualized and customized services. Experience must be at a leadership level, with broad policy-influencing responsibility for fiscal and program administration.OR Ten years of progressively responsible administrative, management, or supervisory experience in a setting whose purpose is to serve the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities by delivering individualized and customized services. Five years of this experience must be at a leadership level with broad policy- influencing responsibility for fiscal and program administration.Additional Comments:Posted hiring salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for Grade 66 ($156,757) and Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). Downstate adjustment is also added to the job rate ($197,170).If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.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.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.Life insurance and Disability insurance.The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.Paid Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. Paid sick leave each year, which may carry over from year to year.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. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.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. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name: Central Office Human ResourcesTelephone: 518-473-4785Fax: 518-474-9902Email Address