Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Program Administrator/ Trainee 1/ Trainee 2 (NY HELPS) - 87215
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually
Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs/ Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration/ Bureau of Community Enrollment and Eligibility Processing
99 Washington Avenue, One Commerce Plaza
Duties Description This Health Program Administrator Trainee will work within the Bureau of Community Enrollment and Eligibility Processing to provide support to eligibility initiatives related to Medicaid policy, with a focus on immigration policy and emphasis on changes related to H.R.1/ “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” of 2025. Citizenship/immigration status is considered for each consumer, so the impact of this work cuts across all Medicaid populations.
Specific duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Provide technical assistance to local social service districts, state agencies, consumers, health care providers, advocacy groups, and professional organizations.
Ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations related to immigration and eligibility for Medicaid.
Assist with the transition of program operations from the local social services districts to NY State of Health.
Complete timely corrections to dates related to immigration status.
Coordinate with the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance related to special populations of non-citizens.
Assist in the review, development, analysis and interpretation of legislation, rules and regulations, and policy statements relating to Medicaid and other public health insurance programs.
Assist with managing the volume of applications and the manual work associated with eligibility determinations.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service as a Health Program Administrator, SG-18 OR a current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the NYS Civil Service Law to Health Program Administrator, SG-18, Health Program Administrator Trainee 1, NS, or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2, NS.
Non-Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS Program:
Health Program Administrator: Six years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
Health Program Administrator, Trainee 2: Five years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
Health Program Administrator, Trainee 1: Four years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
*Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred candidates will have strong analytical skills, good oral and written communication skills, and be detail oriented. Candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); the ability to work well independently and as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines. Professional experience with public health insurance programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, Essential Plan, and/or Child Health Plus is helpful.
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
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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.
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Name Human Resources Management Group
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
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 CD/HPA/87215 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/HPA/87215, 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.