NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Systems Specialist Trainee 1, Health Systems Specialist Trainee 2, Health Systems Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - 47034

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 80%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address Office of Aging and Long-Term Care, Center for Residential Surveillance, Division of Nursing Home and ICF/IID Surveillance

90 Church Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10007

Duties Description The Incumbent will participate on a multidisciplinary survey team responsible for recertification, complaint, and focused inspections at long term care facilities in the region. As part of these inspections, the incumbent will seek and obtain federal surveyor qualification and assist in drafting inspection reports and uploading relevant material consistent with programmatic operation; reviewing regulatory waivers and making proper recommendations for determination; reviewing facility-developed policies and procedures, resident agreements, and plans of correction for appropriateness; The incumbent is responsible for the general office management and clerical oversight of nursing home surveillance activities, ensuring and monitoring the technical components of survey related software activities and all aspects of survey correspondence. Will also generate reports on behalf of managers, maintain tracking and to provide feedback for efficiency. Duties also include, reviewing and submitting referrals to the Department of Legal Affairs and other agencies including FOIL request, and subpoenas. Provide supervision, training, counselling, and performance evaluations of support staff. Assist with other duties as assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent, or contingent-permanent competitive service in a qualifying title at or above G16 and eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
OR reachable on the appropriate eligible list.

**NY HELPS
Health Systems Specialist Trainee 1: bachelors degree or higher

Health Systems Specialist Trainee 2: *Five years of experience performing or implementing medical or programmatic surveillance, audit, compliance, quality assurance, or regulatory activities for patients or a health care delivery system for a health care facility or health related organization.

Health Systems Specialist 1: *Six years of experience performing or implementing medical or programmatic surveillance, audit, compliance, quality assurance, or regulatory activities for patients or a health care delivery system for a health care facility or health related organization.

*An associates 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: 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, and Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test certified and investigatory experience.

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.

This position is part of the NYS 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

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

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.

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

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street RM 2217, Corning Tower Building, ESP

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

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 SM/HSS1/47034 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SM/HSS1/47034, 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.