Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Systems Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - 47038
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address Office of Aging and Long-Term Care, Division of Nursing Home and ICF/IID Surveillance
1565 Jefferson Road, Suite 120
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates:
Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a Health Systems Specialist 1 (G18) position OR a NYS employee in a position G16 or higher and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications (NY HELPS Program):
A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in accounting, auditing and finance; administrative operations; budgeting; communications, marketing and public relations; corrections and criminal justice; economics, research and statistics; environment; health and human services; human resources and training; information technology; natural and physical sciences; service regulation and compliance; transportation.
A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong organization skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office product suite. A demonstrated ability to interpret policies and analyze workflow. Dedication to a team structure, emotional intelligence to support growth, and a commitment to effectuating constant quality improvement. A strong desire to learn both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team and apply knowledge to sustainable improvements.
Duties Description The incumbent will participate on a multidisciplinary survey team responsible for recertification, complaint, and focused inspections at long term care facilities in the region. As part of these inspections, the incumbent will seek and obtain federal surveyor qualification and assist in drafting inspection reports and uploading relevant material consistent with programmatic operation; reviewing regulatory waivers and making proper recommendations to for determination; reviewing facility-developed policies and procedures, resident agreements, and plans of correction for appropriateness; participate on the program’s statewide quality assurance committee; and perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments This position requires significant travel throughout New York State to areas that may not be served by public transportation. This position may also require occasional overnight travel. Federal Surveyor Minimum Quality Certification Training (SMQT) is required and certification must be achieved within one year of date of hire.
This position requires travel including to areas that may not be serviced by public transportation.
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
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Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street RM 2217, Corning Tower Building, ESP
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SM/HSS1/47038 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SM/HSS1/47038 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.