Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Systems Specialist 2 (Social Work) - 46732
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $72032 to $91381 Annually
Street Address Office of Aging and Long-Term Care, Division of Nursing Home and ICF/IID Surveillance, Capital District Regional Office
875 Central Avenue
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Systems Specialist 2 (Social Work), G-20 OR a current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a position G-18 or higher, and eligible for 70.4 transfer (must pass exam by meeting provisional qualifications below).
Non Competitive Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: Possession of New York State license and current registration as a licensed master social worker (LMSW), or licensed clinical social worker; and two years of post-LMSW license experience providing clinical services in a licensed healthcare facility or program, or utilizing clinical knowledge in the review and oversight of clinical services for quality assurance or reimbursement purposes.
An Associates degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a Bachelor's degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate degree in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with providing case management services in a skilled nursing facility or care management along the long-term care continuum. A strong dedication and desire to impact the quality of life for the aged and aging. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Federal Surveyor Minimum Quality Test certification and investigatory experience is a plus.
Duties Description With an eye toward continuous quality improvement, serve the Capital District Regional Office team as the premier social work services expert and in this capacity, assess State and Federal regulatory compliance through onsite surveys conducted as part of an interdisciplinary team or independently depending on the nature of the assessment. This will require that the incumbent meet with social work teams at skilled nursing facilities and conduct interviews of residents to assess overall compliance as needed to drive quality of life improvements in such facilities. In addition, the incumbent will prepare well-written reports related to their findings, participate in interdisciplinary reviews as needed, and provide constant feedback about necessary improvements to impact the suitability of aged and aging services. In this team-oriented environment, the incumbent may be asked to participate in other program-related activities as needed.
Additional Comments This is a telecommuting position that also requires travel throughout the Capital District region. Flexibility with travel and an ability to maintain close communication with one's team is a must.
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
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Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street RM 2217, Corning Tower Building, ESP
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/HSS2/46732 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SM/HSS2/46732, 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.