Review Vacancy
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleResources and Reimbursement Agent 1 - St. Lawrence ATC (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually
Duties Description The Resources and Reimbursement Agent 1 will serve as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Conduct Financial Assessments for potential patients.
• Utilize Health Insurance Portals to determine the patient's source of reimbursement.
• Assist patients in obtaining Medicaid and private insurance.
• Serve as OASAS Resources and Reimbursement liaison with staff and other agencies.
• Maximize and track reimbursement through assertive billing and collection.
• May assist remotely or travel to other ATC locations to assist with RRA duties.
• Participate in activities intended to improve patient care and facility operations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are Tobacco Free Facilities.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent status as a Resources and Reimbursement Agent 1, G-18 and interested in reassignment; OR reachable for permanent appointment on the current Civil Service eligible lists for Resources and Reimbursement Agent 1 or Resources and Reimbursement Agent Trainee 1/2; OR eligible for transfer under section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.
Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Trainee 1 level: A bachelor’s degree or higher.
*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
NOTE: Candidate(s) must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.
Additional Comments This is a full-time in-person position located at the St. Lawrence Addiction Treatment Center.
R&R Agent 1 (G-18): $66,951 - $85,138
Trainee 1: $53,764 - $68,630
Trainee 2: $59,994 - $76,359
(2-year traineeship leading to a Grade-18)
* The salary range listed in this posting reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no previous State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed above, plus any applicable Location Pay/Geographic Pay/Shift Pay differentials.
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.
Generous benefits package, which may include: medical, dental and vision coverage; NYS Employees Retirement System (pension); optional Deferred Compensation Program; tuition assistance; generous paid leave benefits; compensation for 13 State holidays per year; access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs; and Flex Spending Accounts.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program allows public service employees to have the remaining balance on direct loans forgiven after 120 qualifying payments are made under an accepted repayment plan while working full-time for an eligible employer. New York State is an eligible employer. More information is available at https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-loan-forgiveness.
Background Investigation Requirements:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply.
New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to Accessibility@oasas.ny.gov
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resource Management
Email Address Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of Addiction Services and Supports
1450 Western Avenue
Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this position, submit resume to Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov
Please be sure to include Reference Code EM/RRA/27950/SLATC in the subject line of the email. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.
If you are a current or former NYS employee, please provide your Social Security # for verification of eligibility.
This vacancy posting is for the purposes of notifying individuals about transfer opportunities. Employees reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list will be canvassed and should not respond to this posting.