Health Systems Specialist 3

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Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Health Systems Specialist 3, G-23 OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above a G-21 and deemed eligible for transfer to Health Systems Specialist 3, G-23 under Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law. 70.1 source titles include Hospital Nursing Services Consultant, Principal Sanitarian, Standards Compliance Analyst2, Standards Compliance Analyst 2 (Developmental Disabilities).

Provisional Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as Community Nursing Services Consultant(Home Health Services), Fire and Safety Representative, HealthCare Surveyor 2 (Nursing), Health Systems Specialist 1, Health Systems Specialist 1 (Emergency Medical Care), Health Systems Specialist 1 (Funeral Directing), Health Systems Specialist 2(Physical Therapy), Health Systems Specialist 2 (Nutrition),Health Systems Specialist 2 (Social Work), Hospital Nursing Services Consultant, Regional Medical Care Administrator, Senior Nutrition Services Consultant, or Senior Sanitarian.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of adult care facility regulations, including an ability to apply the tenets of the federal Home and Community Based Settings Final Rule; strong ability to work independently; excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills; and ability to interpret regulations and policies, and produce quality guidance documents for all audiences.

Duties Description The incumbent will: Finalize review of facility-submitted closure plans, policies, and corrective action to ensure regulatory compliance; Analyze survey data and review survey reports and Chair/Co-Chair the Division's Quality Assurance Committee to develop improved procedures and quality improvement training opportunities for surveyors statewide; Manage the enforcement process, including identifying prospective referrals consistent with social services law, regulation, and policy; finalizing enforcement referrals; and ensuring current and constant record retention; Manage the Division's policies and procedures and Operations Manual, governing all aspects of Division operation, ensuring consistency, quality improvement, and maintaining the accessible documentation for all staff; Supervise lower level staff to assist with these activities; Develop and implement programmatic policies, procedures and guidelines; Implement tracking systems to monitor operations and assist the Bureau Director in strengthening internal controls where needed; Establish program goals and objectives, facilitate performance metrics and deliver evaluations to assist in staff development and growth; Develop, maintain, and promote internal controls for surveillance operations; In conjunction with the Division and Bureau Directors, and regional office teams, evaluate facility-developed disaster and emergency preparedness plans for consistency and appropriateness, and develop a centralized database to retain material and allow for easy reference during an emergency; Develop protocols and other measures to ensure compliance with the federal Home and Community Based Settings final rule and associated State regulations; Make presentations to providers, provider associations, resident advocates, the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, and other stakeholders to educate them on survey policies and practices; and other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments This position may require travel, including to locations that may not be serviced by public transportation.

Benefits of Working for NYS

Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits

• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more...