Location: Batavia,NY, USA
NY HELP NoAgency Education Department, StateTitle Child Care Aide 1, Box BAT-502/00717Occupational Category No PreferenceSalary Grade 09Bargaining Unit ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)Salary Range From $41399 to $50884 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type PermanentJurisdictional Class Non-competitive ClassTravel Percentage 0%Workweek Other (see below) Other Explanation Sunday through Thursday, 2:00pm-10:00pmHours Per Week 37.5WorkdayFrom 2 PMTo 10 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? NoCounty GeneseeStreet Address New York State School for the BlindCity BataviaState NYZip Code 14020Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Non-Competitive Appointment: Candidates must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with students and staff, follow written and spoken instructions, and relate to the students being supervised. Candidates must be in good health, good physical condition, and able to perform moderate to heavy lifting of children and participate in physical activities.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who have:• An Associate's Degree or higher in the Human Services field; • Experience as a Nurse's Aide; • Skills in sign language; • Experience in behavior modification, orientation and mobility; • Certification in water safety, CPR, first aid, advanced first aid, or EMT; and • Demonstrated skills working with the multiply disabled.Duties Description The New York State Education Department's Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Child Care Aide 1 position in the New York State School for the Blind. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for maintaining the safety and well-being of students, escorting students to and from activities, attending to students' personal hygiene needs, assisting in the development of appropriate daily living skills, and providing supervision and assistance as necessary.Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent, non-competitive, 12-month appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees' negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the applicant's expense. Fees associated with fingerprinting do not apply if applicant's fingerprints exist in the NYS TEACH System. The work schedule for this position includes hours of Sunday through Thursday, 2:00pm-10:00pm. Leads to a maximum salary of $50,884 with annual performance advances, plus annual $575 inconvenience pay.Employees of the NYSSB who are currently in a Child Care Aide 1 position and are interested in switching to a different shift MUST apply for the position as outlined in the Application section of this flyer. This position will likely be filled on the shift listed. If current staff bid to change shifts, their current shift assignment will be backfilled. APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 9, 2024 to ...@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (BAT-502/00717) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don't know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: • • benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Off• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. • Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. • Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).• Eligibility for various life insurance options.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Office of Human Resources ManagementTelephone (518) ###-####Fax (518) ###-####Email Address ...@nysed.govAddressStreet New York State Education Department89 Washington Avenue, Room 528City AlbanyState NYZip Code 12234Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 9, 2024 to ...@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (BAT-502/00717) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.