Developmental Assistant

Position: Developmental Assistant 1
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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/30/26

Applications Due
02/13/26

Vacancy ID208428

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NY HELPYes

Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

Title Developmental Assistant 1

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade
12

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $66781 to $71548 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Poillon - Night shift
-Friday/Saturday pass days

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 10:30 PM

To 6:30 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Richmond

Street Address 1150 Forest Hill Road

Building 46

City Staten Island

StateNY

Zip Code
10314

Duties Description
• Supervises Direct Support Assistants and other direct care staff in the care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

* Determines staff assignments and reassignments; maintains time and attendance records; completes performance evaluations; arranges for and trains staff in the implementation and documentation of services; and monitors staff activities to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines and instructions.

* Participates in the development of individual habilitation plans; implements or supervises the implementation of portions of individual habilitation plans, including activities, programs, work, and leisure times; observes individual reactions and progress; and documents and discusses observations with clinical and program staff.

* Maintains and monitors household inventories; ensures the proper use and availability of supplies and equipment; initiates requests to replace or repair furnishings; and assists or supervises routine maintenance, minor repairs, and housekeeping activities to ensure a clean, healthy, and safe environment.

* Manages individuals' funds and related records, and assists individuals in keeping track of their personal possessions and finances.

* Provides or arranges for individuals' transportation to and from recreational, social, work, school, or medical activities.

* Responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies following established guidelines, procedures, and first-aid techniques. May assist in developing residential program budgets; advocate and communicate with parents, schools, local businesses, and/or community groups; and provide information to promote a better understanding of individuals' needs.

Building 11N - Night shift - Wednesday/Thursday pass day

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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…