What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consumer Advisory Board Program Associate position at People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for?
Preferred qualifications include knowledge of the Willowbrook Permanent Injunction as well as possess knowledge of current service provisions including OPWDD regulations, applicable federal regulations and care coordination entities.
- This position will require travel between boroughs and average around 60%-70% travel.
NOTE: The position is NS (Non-Statutory) equated to G-18. Familiarity with the Willowbrook Permanent Injunction preferred.
While working in a role created by the Federal court, the incumbent's responsibilities will include but not be limited to: participate in annual, semiannual and other designated team meetings while acting “in loco parentis” for Willowbrook Class Members not represented by parents, relatives or guardians as well as those who have requested representation; additional responsibilities will include the evaluating individuals' needs and interests; as well as medical health care services and treatment, and social/leisure support services. The incumbent will participate in the placement planning process and evaluate the appropriateness of proposed residential setting, and educational/vocational program services. The incumbent will also monitor protection from harm, the quality of ongoing service provisions for individuals, assist local parent advisory groups in fulfilling their responsibilities, participate in community and parent education programs, and establish and maintain contact with local parent/consumer organizations.
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