Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Systems Specialist Trainee 1, Health Systems Specialist Trainee 2, Health Systems Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - 3539
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address Center for Residential Surveillance, Division of Adult Care Facility and Assisted Living Surveillance
320 Carleton Avenue- Suite 500 - 5th Floor
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. They will be the surveyor assigned to incoming complaint investigations as well as incident reports, deaths, and significant events. They will be responsible for completing document review and reports accordingly while reducing the backlog. Additionally, this incumbent will review resident termination notices, plans of correction, waivers and equivalences, and facility personnel applications. Additionally, the incumbent will evaluate available data to inform policy, follow-through on such policy, and maintain appropriate documentation to support policy development; generate citations where appropriate and follow-through accordingly. Depending on programmatic need, the incumbent will perform other duties as assigned to support the team, including review for regulatory compliance and quality assurance facility-developed information including policies and procedures, residency agreements, and plans of correction, and prepare proper communication to such facilities outlining a determination on the material submitted.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer:
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 via NY HELPS:
Six years of experience performing or implementing medical or programmatic surveillance, audit, compliance, quality assurance, or regulatory activities for patients or a health care delivery system for a health care facility or health related organization.
Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of 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. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) Certification is preferred.
Additional Comments This position requires travel to areas often underserved by public transit. The successful incumbent must be flexible and available to work varied hours, which may include weekends and holidays, to respond to emergencies and/or provide guidance relative to off-hours investigations, as needed. Work hours to be determined at time of hire. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test Certification is required within one year of the date of employment. *Specific work hours are TBD within standard department hours.
Posted salary range may include an additional $4,000 location pay.
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...
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
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
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 MM/HSS1/3539 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MM/HSS1/3539, 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.