Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Systems Specialist 1 - 46891
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $77912 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Current Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent competitive status as a Health Systems Specialist 1, G-18 OR New York State Employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law; OR reachable on the Professional Careers Opportunities (PCO) eligible list.
Preferred Qualifications: Must have strong interpersonal, problem solving, decision-making and time management skills; and the ability to work independently, take initiative, and to communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the ideal candidate must have excellent writing and editing skills and be able to effectively interpret laws and regulations governing Adult Care Facilities (ACF) and assisted living facilities in New York State.
Duties Description The incumbent will be responsible for conducting surveillance activities including onsite surveys and complaint investigations of Adult Care Facilities (ACF) either independently or as part of an interdisciplinary survey team by observing and evaluating resident care against established standards and for evaluating ACF compliance with Federal, State and Department regulations and policies. The incumbent will be responsible for managing a caseload of ACF Certificate of Need (CON) applications throughout the regional office review and approval process, including programmatic components of the review. This will require extensive communication with applicants or their representatives (consultants, attorneys, board members), as well as Central Office ACF staff. The incumbent will also be required to conduct onsite pre-opening survey activities and other duties assigned.
Additional Comments This position will at times require long distance and overnight travel not served by public transportation and proof of vaccination against 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.. "
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Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Human Resources Management Group, Corning Tower Room 2217, 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/46891/HSS1 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, BV/46891/HSS1, 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.