Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator 2 - 87710

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Program Development and Management

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Health Program Administrator 2 will occupy a supervisory role and be directly responsible or the day-to-day management of the School Supportive Health Services Program (SSHSP). This includes the management of the contract for specialized services for Certified Public Expenditure claiming and oversight of major functions performed by the contracted vendor, implementation of budget proposals related to SSHSP, and managing related policy initiatives. The individual hired in this position will also assist in the design, administration, and management of the expanded SSHSP services. The HPA will perform professional administrative functions to support operation of public health insurance programs. Duties will include:
- Manage the current SSHSP Program
- work closely with the State Education Department to set policy, develop training and guidance materials
- Work directly with school districts to answer questions and disseminate updated policy information including preparing narrative reports, policy manuals, provider care standards, PowerPoint presentations, project plans, and memoranda pertaining to SSHSP
- Review documents and conduct research to ensure compliance with law, rules, and regulations pertaining to SSHSP
- Manage the Certified Public Expenditure (CPE) Claim for SSHSP
- Provide oversight and validate the work of the vendor for time studies and determine the CPE share that will go back to each school district
- Develop and submit annual CPE gainsharing distribution packages
- Manage the development and implementation of the SSHSP Expansion
- develop new policy and guidance materials related to the expanded eligibility for SSHSP service coverage
- Supervise all other OHIP SSHSP staff

Minimum Qualifications Current NYS DOH employee with a permanent of contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Health Program Administrator 2, G25 OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above a G23 and deemed eligible for transfer to Health Program Administrator 2 G25 under Section 70-1 or Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidate will demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on the ability to work well in a team and under time pressures. Project Management experience required. Experience working in Medicaid, healthcare, or health insurance preferred. Experience or knowledge of state processes, School Supportive Health Services Program and/or contract management desired, but not required. Excellent organizational and problem solving skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple and changing priorities in a high-volume work environment.

Additional Comments 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

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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, 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 SPD/HPA2/87710 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SPD/HPA2/87710, 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.