Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.
Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.

Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/21/16

Applications Due08/04/16

Vacancy ID31738

AgencyJustice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs

TitleQuality Care Facility Review Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $67703 to $85635 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 161 Delaware Avenue

City Delmar

StateNY

Zip Code12054

Minimum Qualifications Possession of a Bachelor's Degree or a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State; AND, three (3) 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, or Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services licensed or supervised facility; 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; or a Master's Degree in a human services or health-related field AND (2) years of experience as described above.

Duties Description Under the general supervision of an Attorney, the Quality Care Facility Review Specialist 2 will perform the following duties:

• Supervise staff involved in reviewing and processing cases addressing allegations of abuse or neglect alleged to have occurred in facilities serving people with special needs;
• Manage and assign administrative tasks amongst QCFRS 1 staff;
• Monitor performance of administrative tasks for accuracy and update job aids for such tasks when necessary;
• Review and assess testimonial, documentary, and audio/visual evidence gathered during investigations of allegations of abuse or neglect alleged to have occurred in facilities serving people with special needs;
• Analyze evidence to determine whether it is sufficient to prove allegations of abuse or neglect;
• Draft correspondence informing identified parties of the outcome of investigations;
• Utilize Case Management System to record, track, and update case information;

Additional Comments 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 of six state agencies. The following list outlines several of the Justice Center’s key responsibilities:

• Advocate on behalf of individuals with disabilities and provide oversight of quality of care.
• Operate a centralized, statewide 24-hour hotline and incident reporting system staffed by trained personnel.
• Operate a statewide register that contains the names of individuals found responsible for egregious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect.
• Centralize and perform functions relating to criminal history background checks.
• Investigate serious allegations of abuse and neglect.
• Prosecute criminal acts of abuse and neglect.
• Analyze abuse patterns and trends in order to prevent future occurrences.

NOTE: You are 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.

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

Name Human Resources/MH

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

40th Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.

Printable Version