Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanenet, competitive, status as a Health Systems Specialist 2 (Social Work) SG20.

Non Competitive Candidates Via NY HELPS: Possession of New York State license and current registration as a licensed master social worker, or licensed clinical social worker AND one year of post- licensure experience providing clinical services in a licensed healthcare facility or program, or utilizing clinical knowledge in the review and oversight of clinical services for quality assurance or reimbursement purposes; or possession and licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with providing case management services in a skilled nursing facility or care management along the long-term care continuum. A strong dedication and desire to impact the quality of life for the aged and aging. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Strong organization skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office product suite. Federal Surveyor Minimum Quality Test certification and investigatory experience is a plus.

Duties Description With an eye toward continuous quality improvement, serve the Centralized Complaints Intake Program team as the premier social work services expert and in this capacity, assess State and Federal regulatory compliance through onsite surveys conducted as part of an interdisciplinary team or independently depending on the nature of the assessment. This will require that the incumbent meet with social work teams at skilled nursing facilities and conduct interviews of residents to assess overall compliance as needed to drive quality of life improvements in such facilities. In addition, the incumbent will prepare well-written reports related to their findings, participate in interdisciplinary reviews as needed, and provide constant feedback about necessary improvements to impact the suitability of aged and aging services. In this team-oriented environment, the incumbent may be asked to participate in other program-related activities as needed.

Additional Comments This position requires travel at times to areas unserved by public transit. The incumbent must pass the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Certification Test (SMQT) within 1 year of appointment.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

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...

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.

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

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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 Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference BV/HSS2(SW)/46516 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, BV/HSS2(SW)/46516, 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.