Standards Compliance Analyst 1 Developmental Disabilities

About the role

Incumbents will visit and review all day and residential programs certified by OPWDD, including services under the Home and Community Based Services Waiver and contracts. The position involves interpreting regulations to providers, participating in exit conferences, and reviewing providers' plans of corrective action. The Standard Compliance Analyst 1 Developmental Disabilities works under the supervision of the SCA 2 DD, receiving direction on assignments and monthly work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Visit and review all day and residential programs certified by OPWDD, including Home and Community Based Services Waiver and contract services
• Interpret regulations to providers
• Participate in exit conferences
• Review providers' plans of corrective action
• Follow monthly work schedules developed by the SCA 2 DD
• Conduct extensive field work and travel, including on-site early morning and evening visits to observe program activities
• Perform some weekend visits
• Attend mandatory training in Albany and other locations
• Learn and participate in all aspects of survey and certification activities for all program and service types
• Complete extensive report writing for all visits and reports within time frames required by the Centers for Medicare Services, the Departments of Health, and the Division of Quality Improvement's policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

Standards Compliance Analyst Developmental Disabilities Trainee 1, NS (equivalent to SG-14):

• A bachelor's degree in art/music/dance therapy, audiology, child & family studies, community mental health, counseling, education, gerontology, guidance counseling, health administration, hospital administration, human development, human services, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical education, physical therapy, psychoanalysis, psychology, public health, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, speech communication, speech/language pathology, therapeutic recreation, or vocational counseling.

Standards Compliance Analyst Developmental Disabilities Trainee 2, NS (equivalent to SG-16):

• A bachelor's degree in art/music/dance therapy, audiology, child & family studies, community mental health, counseling, education, gerontology, guidance counseling, health administration, hospital administration, human development, human services, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical education, physical therapy, psychoanalysis, psychology, public health, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, speech communication, speech/language pathology, therapeutic recreation, or vocational counseling.
• One year of experience in the development, implementation, oversight, monitoring, and revision of individual program plans, or as a service provider in an organization where the primary focus is providing professional services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Experience must have been in a program dedicated to serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Standards Compliance Analyst 1 Developmental Disabilities, SG-18:

• A bachelor's degree in art/music/dance therapy, audiology, child & family studies, community mental health, counseling, education, gerontology, guidance counseling, health administration, hospital administration, human development, human services, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical education, physical therapy, psychoanalysis, psychology, public health, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, speech communication, speech/language pathology, therapeutic recreation, or vocational counseling.
• Two years of experience in the development, implementation, oversight, monitoring, and revision of individual program plans, or as a service provider in an organization where the primary focus is providing professional services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Experience must have been in a program dedicated to serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Competitive: Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Eligible List for this title.

Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

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 and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.

Additional Information

• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS), allowing non-competitive appointment without an exam if minimum qualifications are met. Employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status within one year of permanent appointment without taking an exam.
• Appointments may also be made at the Standards Compliance Analyst Developmental Disabilities Trainee levels. Candidates hired at the entry-level title (Trainee 1) may be advanced to the full-performance level (Standards Compliance Analyst 1 Developmental Disabilities) following satisfactory completion of two years of service.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• Telecommuting will be discussed at interview.

Benefits

• 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
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) connecting employees with local service providers and support services
• Life insurance and Disability insurance
• New York State Deferred Compensation Plan (voluntary retirement plan with tax-deferred investment options)
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year
• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events
• Affordable health insurance programs for employees and eligible dependents, with family dental and vision plans at no extra cost
• Paid Parental Leave: up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care
• Participation in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS)
• Training programs and tuition assistance to maintain and increase professional skills
• Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offering professional training opportunities that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for state government employees