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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/14/22

Applications Due09/28/22

Vacancy ID112396

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Systems Specialist 4 – 51031

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $88161 to $111111 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 70%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Suffolk

Street Address Office for Aging and Long Term Care/Division of Adult Care Facility and Assisted Living Surveillance

320 Carleton Avenue

City Central Islip

StateNY

Zip Code11722

Minimum Qualifications "Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Health Systems Specialist 4, G-25 OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above a G-23 and deemed eligible for transfer to Health Systems Specialist 4, G-25 under Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law. 70.1 source titles include Consultant Nurses, Principal Sanitarian, Health Program Administrator 1, Standards Compliance Analyst 2.

Provisional Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as Community Nursing Services Consultant (Home Health Services), Consultant Nurse (Hospital Nursing Services Administration), Consultant Nurse (Community Nursing and Home Health Services), Health Systems Specialist 3, Health Systems Specialist 3 (Emergency Medical Care), Hospital Nursing Services Consultant, Principal Sanitarian, Regional Medical Care Administrator, or Senior Nutrition Services Consultant, AND sat for exam 38-516, held October 16, 2021.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have 3 years experience working in or surveillance of licensed facilities or like healthcare entities, with at least 2 years as a supervisor or administrator; have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, observation and interviewing skills. The preferred candidate would be self-motivated, able to provide and receive direction, and effectively participate on an interdisciplinary management team.

Duties Description The HSS4 serve as an Adult Care facility Program supervisor to plan and implement survey scheduling; provide direction/guidance to survey teams regarding the survey process; supervise designated program staff; oversee and perform quality assurance/improvement activities; review Statements of Deficiencies (SODs) and Plans of Correction (POCs) to assure the documents are prepared in accordance with state performance standards; identify staff training needs; and provide appropriate interpretation and application of federal and state regulations and statutes to inquiring providers as well as conduct surveillance activities. Additionally, the HSS4 may function as the Assistant Program Director.

Additional Comments This position will at times require long distance and overnight travel including to locations not serviced by public transportation.

This position requires proof of vaccination from COVID-19

"Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development


Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more..

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

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Lindsay DeMarco

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference LD/HSS4/51031 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, LD/HSS4/51031, 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.

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