N Y State Day Treatment, located in Rochester, NY, is part of the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). OPWDD is dedicated to coordinating services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments.
Through a network of approximately 500 nonprofit service providing agencies, OPWDD offers a variety of services to support individuals in living independently, finding employment, building relationships in the community, and maintaining overall health and wellness. The agency prioritizes quality supports and services provided by both private nonprofits and state-run services to ensure consistency across the state.
Community involvement is encouraged to promote inclusion and support individuals with developmental disabilities in various aspects of life, such as finding employment, transitioning from school to community living, and participating in faith-based activities. Career opportunities at OPWDD focus on fulfilling work that goes beyond a job, offering a chance for individuals to build a long-lasting career in the developmental disabilities field.
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