Position Information

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AgencyJustice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs

TitleQuality Care Facility Review Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 40%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

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 161 Delaware Ave

City Delmar

StateNY

Zip Code12054

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: bachelor’s degree AND two 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.

Duties Description With guidance from the supervisory structure of the unit, the Quality Care Facility Review Specialist 1 will perform the following duties:
• Complete on-site (and virtual as needed) individual and systemic reviews of programs operated by the NYS Office of Mental Health within NYS correctional facilities in all parts of NYS.
• Conduct complex reviews of the quality of the mental health care provided to incarcerated individuals by means of field visits to correctional facilities, interviews with incarcerated individuals and requesting and analyzing clinical and correctional records to gather information related to current standards of care and compliance with any governing laws.
• Prepare professional and thoroughly written narrative reports to document findings, clinical impressions, and recommendations that will be disseminated internally and externally to stakeholders.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of forms, processes and data collection that comply with Justice Center oversight and reporting responsibilities for HALT legislation implementation.
• Coordinate and assist with investigations as required with other state operating agencies and bureaus.
• Participate in meetings by providing input and presentations as needed to work groups, other state agencies and stakeholders.

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/

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: 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

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.

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

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources / MC

Telephone

Fax 518-549-0462

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

Address

Street 161 Delaware Ave

City Delmar

State NY

Zip Code 12054

 

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