Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Program Administrator Trainee 1, Health Program Administrator Trainee 2, Health Program Administrator (NY HELPS) - 46571
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56183 to $88970 Annually
Street Address Center for Residential Surveillance, Division of Adult Care Facility and Assisted Living Surveillance
1595 Jefferson Road, Suite 120
Duties Description The incumbent will be responsible for conducting surveillance activities including on-site surveys and complaint investigations of Adult Care Facilities (ACF) either independently or as part of an interdisciplinary survey team by observing and evaluating resident care against established standards and for evaluating ACF compliance with Federal, State, and Department regulations and policies; The incumbent will be responsible for managing a caseload of ACF Certificate of Need (CON) applications throughout the regional office review and approval process, including programmatic components of the review. This will require extensive communication with applicants or their representatives (consultants, attorneys, board members), as well as Central Office ACF staff; The incumbent will be required to conduct onsite pre-opening survey activities and other programmatic tasks as needed. As part of a team environment, the incumbent may be asked to support emergency preparedness activities and/or initiatives underway in other long-term care programs to support the overall mission of the Department and/or the Office of Aging and Long-Term Care.
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, SG18, 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, SG18, Health Program Administrator Trainee 1, NS, or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2, NS.
Non-Competitive Candidates via HELPS Program:
Health Program Administrator: A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of programs including the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
Health Program Administrator Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree and one year of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of programs including the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
Health Program Administrator Trainee 1: A bachelor's or higher degree.
Substitution: a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong organization skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office product suite. A demonstrated ability to interpret policies and analyze workflow. Dedication to a team structure, emotional intelligence to support growth, and a commitment to effectuating constant quality improvement. A strong desire to learn both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and apply knowledge to sustainable improvements. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) Certification is preferred.
Additional Comments This position requires travel to areas often underserved by public transit. The successful incumbent must be flexible and available to work varied hours, which may include weekends and holidays, to respond to emergencies and/or provide guidance relative to off-hours investigations, as needed. Work hours to be determined at time of hire. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test Certification is required within one year of the date of employment. *Specific work hours are TBD within standard department hours.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
This position is part of the NY 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...
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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Name Human Resources Management Group, MM/HPA/46571
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower Building, 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 MM/HPA/46571 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MM/HPA/46571, 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.