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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/14/16

Applications Due11/25/16

Vacancy ID33734

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleLong Term Care Systems Specialist 1 (Health) - 95014

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53339 to $67827 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs (OHIP), Division of Long Term Care, Bureau of Integration and Alzheimer's Disease

One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Minimum Qualifications Provisional: Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience administering or analyzing disability, aging, health, or social services programs for older adults or in the development, delivery or monitoring of long term services and supports (LTSS). OR Six years of experience administering or analyzing disability, aging, health, or social services programs for older adults, three years of which must have been in the development, delivery, or monitoring of LTSS.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills; strong analytical skills; the ability to think strategically and creatively; the ability to work independently and in a team environment; proficient in the use of standard office technology and basic Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with, or knowledge of, NYS public health insurance programs (e.g., Medicaid Managed Care, Managed Long Term Care and Child Health Plus) and Medicare is preferred.

Duties Description This position is responsible for oversight and administration of 1915c Medicaid Waiver Programs in the Bureau of Community Integration and Alzheimer’s Disease (BCIAD) in the Division of Long Term Care. The Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Waiver and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver programs provide home and community based services (HCBS) to adults who are Medicaid eligible for community based care and determined in need of nursing home level of care. Additionally, the Care At Home (CAH) I/II Waiver services children under 18 years of age deemed in need of hospital or nursing facility level of care. The position provides technical and operational assistance to 9 Regional Resource Development Centers (RRDCs), Local Social Service Districts (LDSSs), providers, and advocacy groups. Responsibilities include oversight and assistance with the daily operations of the programs’ contractors, providers, participants and stakeholders. Duties include: gathering information and referrals regarding program services; developing program policies and guidance documents; completing audits of program functions; oversight of contracts and program costs; provider enrollment; completion and oversight of investigations and complaints; ongoing review and analysis of program and participant data. Other responsibilities include review and analysis of serious reportable incidents; monitoring fair hearing actions; and completion of other quality assurance functions, reporting and policy developments. The incumbent will assist in the transition of waiver services from a fee-for-service system to a managed care model, a duty that will expand in scope as transition timelines roll out.

Additional Comments Provisional, full-time.

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

Name Human Resources Management Group - SP/LTCSS1/95014

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217 Corning Tower

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, SP/LTCSS1/95014, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference Code SP/LTCSS1/95014 included in the subject line. Failure to include the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until November 25, 2016.

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