Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAssociate Health Planner (AHP) (NY HELPS) - 22483

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 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 Office of Aging and Long-Term Care, Home and Community Based Services

One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description Contract management duties include program planning and implementation; oversight of deliverable development; review, approval, and monitoring of deliverables; site visits; quality assurance/quality improvement; review and approval of monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual contractor reports and vouchers; contract management; fiscal management; federal and state reporting; responding to internal and external correspondence; facilitating contractor conference calls and meetings; and providing technical assistance as needed. Contract management also includes processing of contract documents through the SFS Grants Management Portal. Fiscal management includes oversight of budget development and approval, including budget amendments/modifications as needed; and review and approval of monthly/quarterly vouchers. Federal reporting responsibilities include preparation of both qualitative and quantitative information that responds to federal requirements as directed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), subject to supervisory review and approval, for submission to CMS.

Minimum Qualifications Seven years of experience where your primary duty was performing two of the five activities below:

- Health services research and analysis of health care systems resources, beds, services allocations, or processes of care.
- Demographic or economic analysis for projecting need for health care facilities and services.
- Analysis of health care resources, staffing needs, usage patterns, health services quality, or patterns of clinical care.
- Health care policy development and analysis on a statewide, regional, or county basis.
- Preparation or review of CON applications in a State regulated health care facility or governmental agency.
Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four (4) years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five (5) years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six (6) years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
1.Knowledge and experience with the Money Follows the Person program.
2. Knowledge and experience with health care policy development.
3. Knowledge and experience with long-term care related services and supports.
4. Knowledge and experience with Medicaid and Medicare health insurance programs, including Medicaid home and community based services.
5. Analysis of health care resources and capacity, usage patterns, or patterns of clinical care.
6. Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to think creatively and strategically. The ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
7. Experience with programmatic and fiscal oversight, monitoring of contracts and the request for application (RFA) process.
8. Proficient in the use of standard office technology and basic Microsoft applications.
9. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.

Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

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...

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

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

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.

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

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 BV/AHP/22483 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, BV/AHP/22483, 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.