Supervising Housekeeper Job at People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for Thiells, NY 10984

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This position is non-competitive.
  • Two years’ experience in a housekeeping capacity in a multi-unit live-in facility.
RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Possess a valid New York State driver's license.
Duties Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Supervising Housekeepers supervise a staff in the cleaning, care and upkeep of various agency office buildings and community residences including adjacent grounds and sidewalks throughout Hudson Valley DDSO.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Supervises a program of systematic cleaning and housekeeping, in accordance with established guidelines, at a state facility.
  • Plans and schedules staff assignments and housekeeping services. Based on workload and available manpower, reassigns staff to assure that work is accomplished according to schedule and that staff is fully utilized. Arranges for reassignment of personnel to handle emergency cleaning projects.
  • Informs staff at meetings and in memoranda of agency policies, directives and guidelines affecting housekeeping operation and personnel.
  • Recommends changes in cleaning and housekeeping methods, equipment, supplies, and standards to ensure a more effective and efficient housekeeping program.
  • Oversees the ordering and distribution of cleaning, linen, and household supplies.
  • Provides instructions to staff about special procedures to be performed.
  • Inspects buildings and assigned areas for compliance with cleaning program. Investigates complaints regarding unsatisfactory cleaning performance and/or missing property and takes corrective action.
  • Prepares periodic reports, such as work activity, supply and manpower utilization reports, to advise administrative staff of the status of the housekeeping operation.
  • May prepare annual equipment, supply, and personnel budgets for housekeeping operations.
  • Supervises housekeeping staff in the performance of their duties.
  • Trains new employees in cleaning and housekeeping procedures and standards of the facility.
  • Evaluates work performance against institution standards by review of production and activity reports and personal observations and takes appropriate remedial action to improve work performance.
  • Assures the efficient and effective use of time by the staff by such means as enforcing the attendance rules, resolving disciplinary problems, and meeting established work standards and schedules.
  • Recommends retention or termination of probationary employees.
  • May interview prospective employees and recommend selection of qualified candidate.
Additional Comments
  • Please note, the posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for ISU Grade 11 ($44,957), along with any special salary treatments in effect for this position in this location, such as a Downstate Adjustment ($3,087). The posted maximum salary (Job Rate of $55,093) includes the previously mentioned Downstate Adjustment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
"Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
  • Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
  • Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
  • Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
  • Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
  • Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
  • Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits
  • Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
  • Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost Additional Benefits
  • New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
  • NYS Deferred Compensation
  • Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • And many more.

PLEASE NOTE:
  • For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
  • 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 believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
  • Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
  • 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.
  • OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
  • Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
  • OPWDD is committed 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.




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