NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAssociate Health Planner (NY HELPS) - 22483

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

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 Albany

Street Address Office of Aging and Long-Term Care/Money Follows the Person

One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description Contract management duties include program planning and implementation; oversight of the development of curricula and other deliverables; review, approval, and monitoring of deliverables; site visits; quality assurance/quality improvement; review and approval of monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual contractor reports; responding to internal and external correspondence; facilitating contractor conference calls and meetings; and providing technical assistance as needed. Contract management also includes processing of contract documents through the SFS Grants Management Portal, when needed. Fiscal management includes oversight of budget development and approval, including budget amendments/modifications as needed; and review and approval of monthly/quarterly vouchers. Federal reporting responsibilities include preparation of both qualitative and quantitative information that responds to federal requirements as directed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), subject to supervisory review and approval, for submission to CMS.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: One year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service at or above a G21 and eligible for transfer via Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Provisional Promotion: One year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Senior Health Planner, G18.

Open-Competitive (NY HELPS Program): Seven years of professional health planning experience in at least two of the following health planning areas:
1. Health services research and analysis of health care systems resources, beds, services allocations, or processes of care.
2. Demographic or economic analysis for projecting need for health care facilities and services.
3. Analysis of health care resources, staffing needs, usage patterns, health services quality, or patterns of clinical care.
4. Health care policy development and analysis on a statewide, regional, or county basis.
5. Preparation or review of CON applications in a State regulated health care facility or governmental agency.


Preferred Qualifications:
1. Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to think creatively and strategically. The ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
2. Experience with programmatic and fiscal oversight, monitoring of contracts and the request for application (RFA) process.
3. Proficient in the use of standard office technology and basic Microsoft applications.
4. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
5. Knowledge of long-term care related services and supports.
6. Familiarity with public health insurance programs, including Medicaid and Medicare.

Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served 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...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

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, SM/AHP/22483

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower building

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

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/AHP/22483 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SM/AHP/22483, 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.