Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Systems Specialist 2 (Social Work) - 46731
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $69934 to $88721 Annually
Street Address Office of Aging and Long Term Care, Center for Long Term Care Survey and Operations
Division of Nursing Homes & ICF/IID, 145 Huguenot Street, 6th Floor
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Systems Specialist 2 (Social Work), G-20 OR a current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a position G-18 or higher, and eligible for 70.1 Transfer.
Non-Competitive: Possession of New York State license and current registration as a licensed master social worker, or licensed clinical social worker AND two years of post- licensure experience providing clinical services in a *licensed healthcare facility or program, or utilizing clinical knowledge in the review and oversight of clinical services for quality assurance or reimbursement purposes.
An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s in a related field degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
*Examples of qualifying health facilities and programs include hospitals, nursing homes, adult homes, ambulatory care facilities, managed care organizations, psychiatric centers, developmental centers, diagnostic and treatment centers, home health care agencies, assisted living facilities, alcoholism and substance abuse treatment facilities, and community-based agencies that serve the developmentally disabled. Experience as a private practitioner or in a physician’s office is NOT considered qualifying.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with providing case management services in a skilled nursing facility or care management along the long-term care continuum. A strong dedication and desire to impact the quality of life for the aged and aging. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Federal Surveyor Minimum Quality Test certification and investigatory experience is a plus.
Duties Description With an eye toward continuous quality improvement, serve the Metropolitain Regional Office team as the premier social work services expert and in this capacity, assess State and Federal regulatory compliance through onsite surveys conducted as part of an interdisciplinary team or independently depending on the nature of the assessment. This will require that the incumbent meet with social work teams at skilled nursing facilities and conduct interviews of residents to assess overall compliance as needed to drive quality of life improvements in such facilities. In addition, the incumbent will prepare well-written reports related to their findings, participate in interdisciplinary reviews as needed, and provide constant feedback about necessary improvements to impact the suitability of aged and aging services. In this team-oriented environment, the incumbent may be asked to participate in other program-related activities as needed.
Additional Comments Non-competitive appointment via the HELP Program.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
This position requires travel at times to areas unserved by public transit. The incumbent must pass the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Certification Test (SMQT) within 1 year of appointment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group, BV/HSS2SW/46731
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference BV/HSS2SW/46731 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, BV/HSS2SW/46731, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.