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AgencyJustice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs

TitleQuality of Care Facility Review Specialist 3

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 161 Delaware Avenue

City Delmar

StateNY

Zip Code12054

Duties Description Work with the agency's Special Prosecutor/Inspector General and perform the following functions, including but not limited to:
o Oversee content development of the law enforcement and prosecution training program for forensic interviewing best practices of vulnerable populations.
o Participate in external and internal training programs and conferences to maintain current expertise in recent forensic interview best practices
o Work with prosecutors, investigators, training and other units within the Justice Center to develop trainings on the topic of best practices for sexual assault investigations and prosecutions, and other trainings.
o Assist with coordinating with child advocacy centers, and work to develop and expand our contacts with those facilities.
o Assist with outreach to District Attorney’s offices for coordinating training programs
o Work with attorneys to update current training programs for CLE credit.
o Work with SPIG to oversee the JCSART multi-disciplinary team to ensure that there are enough members on the team, that they are trained, coordinate and facilitate case review meetings, and provide team members with the most up-to-date resources and trainings.
o Assist the Mortality Review and Legal Determination Units to support Mortality Case Coordination to ensure that there are enough members on the team, that they are trained, coordinate case review meetings and training, and provide team members with the most up-to-date resources.
o Participate in forensic interviews in Child Advocacy Centers, and investigatory interviews for allegations of abuse and neglect in selected cases.
o Participate in local and statewide task forces and organizations dealing with issues relating to the criminal investigations and prosecution of persons charged with abuse or neglect of vulnerable New Yorkers with a focus on sexual assault cases.
o Supervise specialized team assistant as required
o Travel may be required

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: one year of permanent service as a Quality of Care Facility Review Specialist 2 or Quality of Care Facility Review Specialist 2 (Nursing); or bachelor’s degree AND five years of experience* working in any of the following, or combination of the following: a New York State Office of Mental Health, Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Office of Children and Family Services, Department of Health, State Education Department or Office of Addiction Services and Supports licensed or supervised facility covered under the jurisdiction of the NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs; investigating complaints and allegations of abuse and neglect of persons receiving care from a facility or provider covered under the jurisdiction of the NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs; a medical facility; a child protective services organization; or as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health. Two years of this experience must include administrative or managerial supervision in the program areas described above.

Promotion: One year as a Quality of Care Facility Review Specialist 2.

Additional Comments Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies. https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 College Savings Program

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING: Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Our agency does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, citizenship/immigration status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. The Justice Center is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion while continuing to build a diverse workforce. Our agency seeks candidates dedicated to working in and contributing to an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived experiences, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff.

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources / MC

Telephone

Fax

Email Address jc.sm.hrresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov

Address

Street 161 Delaware Avenue

City Delmar

State NY

Zip Code 12054

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume to jc.sm.HRresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying