Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Program Administrator/Trainee (NY HELPS) - 24119
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $47925 to $80248 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address Division of Family Health/Family Planning Program
Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower 8th Fl
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: Bachelor's or higher degree.
Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Health Program Administrator (G-18); OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience with assisting with program management and contracts; strong organizational skills; excellent communication and written skills; experience working in sexual and reproductive health programs and familiarity with reproductive justice issues; experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and historically marginalized groups, knowledge of the concepts of institutional racism and its impact on health care delivery to underserved and underrepresented communities, and experience in writing and implementing policies and procedures to align with program goals and federal compliance requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc).
Duties Description The Health Program Administrator (HPA) / Trainee will support the Bureau of Perinatal, Reproductive, and Sexual Health (BPRASH) Family Planning Unit by providing assistance to the Health Program Administrator 1 (HPA 1) on programmatic oversight of contracted Family Planning provider agencies. Responsibilities include managing multiple family planning contracts; providing technical assistance to providers regarding contract deliverables; ensuring program compliance with all state program requirements, federal Title X regulations and legislative mandates; participating in routine calls with all contractors, and reviewing reports and monitoring documents to ensure compliance with contract requirements. The position will support other Bureau and Division activities on common goals and issues impacting reproductive health, participate on interagency workgroups as needed, and perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Full-time, contingent permanent, competitive or non-competitive appointment. Transfer Candidates may be asked for their social security number to verify eligibility.
Non-competitive appointment may be made under the NY HELPS program. NY HELPS waives Department of Civil Service examination requirements for certain positions for a period of one year. For additional information about the NY HELPS Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/.
Occasional travel, including to areas that may not be served by public transportation, may be required (10%).
Position may be filled at a trainee level (equated to Grades 13 or 14), or Grade 18, depending upon the qualifications of the candidate.
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group, MR/HPA/24119/DFH
Email Address Resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MR/HPA/24119/DFH included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MR/HPA/24119/DFH, 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.