Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator (NY HELPS) – 47017

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Aging and Long-Term Care/Nursing Home Safety & Evaluation Program

875 Central Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12206

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Permanent transfer candidates: Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Program Administrator (G18); OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to a Health Program Administrator (G18), Health Program Administrator Trainee 1 (NS), or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2 (NS). For more information on the types of transfers, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following: website.https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

Public candidates: Active list candidate on the New York State Department of Civil Service’s Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list #26-570 with a score of 100 or higher.

NY HELPS*: To be eligible for a NY HELPS appointment, the candidate must have:

Health Program Administrator Trainee 1: A bachelor's degree or higher.

Health Program Administrator Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree and one year of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of agency programs including the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Health Program Administrator: A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of agency programs including the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; the ability to function independently and as a member of a team and deal with multiple tasks and priorities; Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Teams and SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro; exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated background with either fact-finding or extensive research and/or expert level proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Duties Description The Health Program Administrator (HPA), under the direction and supervision of higher-level Health Program Administrator's and clinical staff, will review New York State nursing home submissions and correspond, as necessary, with nursing home administrators to determine compliance with the NYS nursing home staffing standards, regulations, and laws and establish associated penalties.

The HPA will have an assigned caseload and will complete thorough reviews of nursing home staffing reports and supporting information in accordance with the Nursing Home Safe Staffing and Evaluation program policies and procedures. The HPA will fully document Nursing Home data and information submitted by regulated parties and collect, analyze, and assemble supporting information into enforcement referrals generated for program leadership review and approval.

The HPA will communicate findings in a timely manner and participate in quality assurance meetings to ensure that an adequate control environment is maintained to support program goals and objectives. In addition, the HPA will refer all concerns that have a likelihood of negatively impacting nursing home resident care and services for further investigation.

The HPA will participate in additional program initiatives, assisting with research and analysis related to program projects and supporting determinations of compliance with Nursing Home spending standards, as appropriate.

Additional Comments Work hours and telecommuting availability (50% maximum) for this position will be discussed during the interview process and are subject to operational needs and the telecommuting application process.

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...

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.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group, SM/HPA/47017

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street ESP - Corning Tower

Room 2217

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/HPA/47017 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SM/HPA/47017, 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.