Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleResources and Reimbursement Program Development Specialist 2
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $67703 to $85635 Annually
Street Address OPWDD - Division of Enterprise Solutions/Central Office Revenue Support Field Operations
25 Beaver Street 3rd Floor
Minimum Qualifications For Permanent Appointment:
Candidates must be a current New York State employee eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Some of the titles approved for Section 70.1 transfer are: Resources & Reimbursement Agent 3, Program Operations Specialist 2, Standard Compliance Analyst 2 DD, Chief OT, Chief PT, Chief RT, DDPS 1, Licensed Psychologist, Nurse Administer 2, Social Work Supervisor 1, Social Work Supervisor 1 LCSW, Speech Lan PA Pg C 2, Supervising Rehab Srvs, Treatment Team Leader DD.
For Provisional Appointment:
There is currently no Civil Service eligible list in existence. To qualify for provisional appointment candidate must have one year of permanent competitive service as:
Resources & Reimbursement Program Development Specialist 1, Resources & Reimbursement Agent 1 (A list) or Senior Administrative Analyst (B list).
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Division of Enterprise Solutions is seeking a person to work as a Revenue and Reimbursement Program Development Specialist 2 in Revenue Support Field Operations, which is based in Albany. The PDS 2 is part of the RSFO team responsible for securing Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security and other benefits for the individuals residing in state and voluntary operations. In addition, the PDS 2 serves as a policy specialist providing technical support to state and voluntary agency staff serving those with developmental disabilities.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties and responsibilities related to this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Serve on and/or chair workgroups, committees or teams to assist in developing policy and procedures. Develop and present procedural proposals for consideration by management. Prepare directives and correspondence detailing program information.
• Develop, implement, evaluate and report on assigned projects, including measurement of progress, review and analysis at specified intervals. Evaluate projects to ascertain successful implementation.
• Assist in maintaining manuals and training materials to provide RSFO staff with accurate and current information, policies and procedures needed to maximize revenue and benefits, for training OPWDD and voluntary agency provider staff and to create uniform standards for internal control.
• Create and provide in-person, catalog and/or ad-hoc training in a thorough and professional manner, especially in the areas of TABS, Crystal, eLibrary and any new computer systems or programs to be used by the RSFO staff.
• Research and monitor federal and state laws, regulations and policies to identify the impact on OPWDD, Revenue Support Field Operations, providers and persons with disabilities. Determine the impact of these laws, regulations and policies on agency and bureau polices and operations, revenue and benefit and entitlement programs and existing systems. Create and modify reports for management and the RSFOs which reflect the impact of policy and procedural changes.
• Function as liaison with federal, state and local agencies for assigned topic areas in securing clarification of information and resolution of problems, in order to best implement policies and procedures to help people with developmental disabilities.
• Manage information and processes for field operations on assigned topics; and have a working knowledge of benefit eligibility requirements and systems. For assigned topic areas including but not limited to, information systems, eLibrary, TABS and Crystal, function as the subject matter expert, including provision of technical support and assistance to Revenue Support Field Offices (RSFO).
Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
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