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Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons With Disabilities

Application Due By: 8/13/2010

Title

Quality Care Facility Review Specialist 1 (Schenectady)

Location

Division of Children's Quality Assurance & Investigations
401 State Street
Schenectady , NY 12305

Regions

 0

Salary

 $51268 to $65190

Grade

 18

Additional Salary

 $

Classification

 Civil Service

Work Hours

 

Work Days

 Mon - Fri

Employment Type

 Full Time

Appointment Type

 Permanent

Jurisdictional Class

 Non-Competitive

Bargaining Unit/MC

 PS&T - PEF

Travel

 30%

Duties/ Responsibilities

Depending on assignment, duties may include conducting on-site investigations into allegations of the abuse/maltreatment of children and adults, complaints of deficient care, or deaths of clients in Department of Mental Hygiene operated or licensed facilities. This includes: interviewing clients and staff; reviewing treatment issues and developing recommendations for preventive and remedial action; working with parties toward resolution of problems and providing follow-up on any problem areas or issues relative to such investigations; gathering data relevant to the incident and recording data, findings, impressions and recommendations; participating in fair hearings; and, preparing written reports.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree AND two years of experience in any combination of the following: a NYS OMH, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (formerly OMRDD), or OASAS licensed or supervised facility; a medical facility; a child protective services organization; and/or working as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health. A Master's degree in a human services or health-related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

Additional Comments

This position requires significant travel within NYS. The successful candidate will possess excellent writing skills and interview/investigation experience. Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Qualified persons with disabilities, members of minority groups, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Note that appointment to this position is pending approval to fill.

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

       
Contact Information

Contact Name

Deborah McCrum

Address

Personnel Administrator
401 State St
Schenectady, NY 12305

Fax

518 388 2850

E-Mail

deborah.mccrum@cqcapd.state.ny.us

Additional Instructions

Submit resume with cover letter via EITHER USPS, email or fax by August 13, 2010.

The State of New York does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability in the admission to, access to or employment in our programs or activities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request. The State of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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