NY HELP No Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for Title Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 - Downstate Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $71119 to $87286 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County New York Street Address 25 Beaver St City New York State NY Zip Code 10004 Duties Description Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Function as a key member of the Language Access team within the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in supporting the implementation of language access operations for OPWDD staff, individuals with developmental disabilities receiving services from OPWDD, and provider agencies operating under the auspices of OPWDD. -Responsible for processing, fulfilling and managing all language access requests for translation and interpretation services at OPWDD; including, but not limited to: ·Managing request data in Microsoft SharePoint, ensuring requests are processed promptly and the data is entered into the system accurately. ·Communicating with language access vendors throughout the day to ensure that all requests are completed within the appropriate timelines. ·Performing daily quality control checks on all incoming and outgoing written translation requests. ·Daily monitoring of the language access requests, complaints, and vendors shared mailboxes. ·Providing support and technical assistance to OPWDD staff, provider agencies, and people/families we serve regarding language access services. ·Managing the internal Translated Materials Library by uploading and organizing translated versions of all agency-wide documents; supporting the Language Access team and other divisions with the external Translated Materials Library. ·Supporting data management by generating reports from our internal SharePoint system and external vendor systems, as well as organizing and reporting the monthly request data to OPWDD staff.-Collaborate with the Language Access team to evaluate ongoing language access needs and develop projects to enhance the cultural and linguistic quality of services we provide to people with I/DD and their families; including, but not limited to: ·Assisting with the implementation of OPWDD's Language Access Policies & Procedures, and Language Access Plan. ·Assisting in the development and implementation of special projects aimed at improving language access services. ·Facilitating training sessions for OPWDD staff that focus on the language access protocols and best practices. ·Enhancing language access guidelines for vendors aimed at improving the quality and linguistic competence of services provided. ·Collaborating with vendors to develop glossary of terms and style guidelines for translation projects. Conducting secondary reviews of translated materials with community-based organizations and vendors, as needed. ·Supporting the design and implementation of satisfaction surveys for staff and the public to report on the quality of language services received; work closely with vendors to address any issues. ·Actively engaging with the NYS Office of General Services' Office of Language Access and its networks. -All other duties as assigned, with the understanding that language access is a constantly evolving part of service delivery at OPWDD. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all#LI-JB2 Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: six years of experience* in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, or human rights. *Qualifying experience includes working with organizations concerned with equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, civil rights, minority business development, or similar programs; or in recruiting, training, and upgrading the educational and job qualifications of protected class members. Substitutions: associate’s degree may substitute for two years of the nonsupervisory experience; bachelor’s degree for four years; and J.D. or master’s degree for five years. Preferred Qualifications:- Passion for systems change and diversity, equity, and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and other marginalized identities.- Significant experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint).- 1-2 years of experience entering, interpreting, and/or managing data into spreadsheets and using a cloud-based database.- 1-2 years of data visualization experience, including creating graphics, charts, tables, presentations, reports, and/or other materials to communicate information to others. Additional Comments • Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for M/C Grade 18 ($67,119) and Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). Downstate adjustment added to the job rate ($83,286). • 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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Central Office Human Resources Telephone 518-473-4785 Fax 518-474-9902 Email Address MainOffice.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov Address Street 44 Holland Ave City Albany State NY Zip Code 12229 Notes on Applying Please email your resume to Mainoffice.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov and reference vacancy ID in your email.