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SEPTEMBER 12^TH BUDGET EXTENDER PASSED

The New York State Legislature passed an emergency spending measure intended to pay for services through September 12^th.  Although they failed to pass an agreement that meets the court ordered increase to educational services by the July 30^th deadline, the lawmakers did pass a bill received from Governor Pataki that would add $740 million in aid for school districts statewide for the coming fiscal year, new money that will begin to flow once an overall state budget is enacted.  The state budget is now 121 days late.  The lawmakers passed the stopgap bill to parcel out $23.2 billion more in emergency spending to keep core state operations going and avert a government shutdown.  Their action means they have now appropriated, in piecemeal fashion, a total of $62.5 billion - more than half the governor's roughly $100 billion budget proposal - and extended state spending through nearly six months of the fiscal year that began April 1.  State Legislators now return to their home districts to continue campaigning for the elections.  All State Assembly and Senators are up for re-election this year.  This is great time to schedule a meeting with them.

REMINDER – US CONGRESS ON BREAK UNTIL SEPTEMBER 7^TH

Congress has recessed until September 7th, the week before the Primary Elections on September 14.  This would be a great time to schedule a meeting with your Congressional Representatives and our two U.S. Senators.  They will be in their districts campaigning during this period.  All your Congressional Representatives are up for re-election as is U.S. Senator Charles Schumer.  The General Election is Tuesday, November 2nd.

EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

Director of Programs – For HeartShare Human Services of New York, a not for profit Brooklyn Heights based organization, is currently seeking a Director of Programs to join our dynamic team of professionals helping individuals with developmental disabilities lead fulfilling lives.  Qualified individual will have at least five years experience working with the DD populations as well as strong supervisory skills. Must also have a Bachelor's degree and working knowledge of IRA/residential programs.  Full time position based in Brooklyn Heights, with excellent salary and benefits package.  For more information, please call 718-422-3221 or to apply, please either fax, mail or e-mail your resume to Asst. Director of HR: at 191 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Fax: 718-855-5821, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Director of Quality Assurance – For Continuing Developmental Services: BA degree in related field and 3-5 yrs exp. in providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities.  Must have 2yrs exp. related to quality assurance and individual services and 2yrs exp. investigating incidents and sensitive situations. Knowledge of state regulations that relate to QA and exp. in policy and procedure development and implementation required.  Resume to: CDS, 71 Perinton Pkwy, Fairport, NY 14450 or fax to (585) 223-1321.  EOE.

Quality Assurance Manager – For Continuing Developmental Services: Ensure quality services to people with developmental disabilities through investigation and resolution of Agency incidents and audits. Must have AAS and min of 3 yrs exp. with OMRDD and 2yrs exp. providing QA and improvement services including incidents and internal events. Resumes to: CDS, 71 Perinton Pkwy, Fairport, NY 14450 or fax: 585-223-1321. EOE.

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