Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleAssociate Administrative Analyst
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $73284 to $92693 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Office of the Counsel provides legal guidance and services to the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) network on a myriad of issues arising from the delivery of supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities. This position will provide administrative support for the Deputy Counsel of Service Delivery and Compliance and the Deputy Counsel of Policy and Regulations.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
• Review requests under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and Personal Privacy Protection Law (PPPL), gather and review documents and draft determinations consistent with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Review of various kinds of documents to ensure agency compliance with applicable confidentiality requirements pursuant to the Mental Hygiene Law and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA);
• Research and assist on matters related to agency compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements affecting programs related to the delivery of services for individuals with developmental disabilities;
• Research and assist on matters related to statutory and regulatory requirements affecting agency support operations such as, information security & HIPPA, and records management;
• Work with the attorney for administrative hearings, develop due process procedures and protocols for each OPWDD administrative review process;
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking of due process hearings;
• Track status of current hearing requests and ensure timelines are met by all involved staff;
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking HIPAA/Clinical records requests and Freedom of Information Law requests;
• Work with staff, assist in development of documentation and agency guidance documents;
• Work with FOIL staff, assist in gathering, reviewing and redaction of responsible documents;
• Assist in development of agency policies, including procurement, HIPAA, and other agency-wide policy documents;
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Deputy counsels/General Counsel as needed.
Additional Comments Please note:
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.