NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Employee Directory
Government AdministrationNew York, United States1001-5000 Employees
OPWDD coordinates services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments. The agency coordinates a broad range of supports through regional and state offices and community-based programs, serving individuals and their families across the state. Its role centers on connecting residents to needed services and supports to promote meaningful participation in daily life. Based in Albany, New York, OPWDD operates within the government administration sector and is described as the state's second-largest state agency. The agency maintains a substantial workforce and actively recruits for direct-support and clinical roles as well as administrative positions across the state in various counties. The information notes opportunities exist statewide across regional and state offices and in community settings.