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- STATE BUDGET POISED FOR ON-TIME PASSAGE; INCLUDES COUNTY MEDICAID RELIEF
- PLAINTIFFS REACH SETTLEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE
- JOB OPENINGS
STATE BUDGET POISED FOR ON-TIME PASSAGE; INCLUDES COUNTY MEDICAID RELIEF
The NYS Senate and Assembly have both passed and concluded final negotiations through Conference Committees of their version of the Governor’s budget. The budget bills are being drafted now and if completed by today will be live for passage by April 1st. The Legislature’s budget adds an additional $1.55 Billion to the Governor’s Executive Budget proposal. The Mental Hygiene Budget Conference Committee only received an additional $12 Million to divide among all three agencies; OMH, OASAS, and OMR, probably in that order.
On Friday, both houses agreed to a deal that would cap the county Medicaid share at 2005 levels but requiring only moderate fixed increases. The proposal would increase county costs by 3.5 percent in 2006, 3.25 percent in 2007 and 3 percent annually after that. Counties could choose instead to give the State a specified part of their sales tax revenues, whichever is cheaper. The entire Budget being printed by the Legislature is still subject to the Governor’s veto and he has indicated that he intends to use that power. This Medicaid cap, Governor Pataki said, “can't happen unless we have real Medicaid reform and cost containment."
LANE VS. TENNESSEE
PLAINTIFFS REACH SETTLEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE
George Lane and his attorney, William Brown, will be NYSACRA’s Annual Conference Keynote Speakers on Thursday, May 5th. They will share the story of how Plaintiffs George Lane and Beverly Jones filed a lawsuit alleging that the State of Tennessee and twenty-five Tennessee counties were in violation of Title II of the ADA by failing to ensure that the State’s judicial program is accessible to individuals with disabilities. We are pleased to let our members know that in addition to reaching settlement with the State of Tennessee, the Plaintiffs have reached settlement of all of their injunctive relief claims against the twenty-five County Defendants. William Brown will also be taking part in the Executive Leadership Session and Luncheon to be held at the Annual Conference. Don’t miss hearing about this milestone verdict!
JOB OPENINGS
Division Director of Residential Services
Community, Work and Independence, Glens Falls NY
CWI is looking for an experienced, creative professional who can bring specific knowledge to the development, implementation and oversight of a large Residential Services Program. Previous experience within the non-profit sector strongly preferred and a working knowledge of programs and services serving the developmentally disabled highly desired. Successful candidate would be a proven leader who possesses strong management and supervisory experience, and solid fiscal understanding of budgets and regulatory compliance. Ideal individual will provide a strong focus for staff development and orientation and assist and help coordinate any in-service programs and trainings. Masters Degree in human services related field with a minimum of one to two years experience as a director preferably with a human services organization. OR a Bachelors Degree in Human Services, or related field, with a minimum of three to five years experience as a director in a human services organization. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and skill level plus excellent benefit package offered. Please send resume, professional references and salary requirements to: Competitive Edge/CWI, PO Box 303, Glens Falls, NY 12801, Attn: Human Resources, email:
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Director of Residential Services
Catholic Charities Developmental Disabilities Services, Latham NY
CCDS is seeking a dynamic, highly-motived individual to lead its Residential Living Program. This executive team member will oversee the daily operation of residences and clinical services for individuals with developmental disabilities, as well as lead the planning, development and management of future residences. Significant administrative and managerial experience is required, preferably in the field of MR/DD. Master’s degree preferred. Send cover letter and resume to: Recruiter, CCDS, 15 Avis Drive, Latham NY 12110, fax: 581.785.4894, e-mail:
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