Health Systems Specialist 2 (Social Work) - 46732

Health, Department of
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2024

Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Systems Specialist 2 (Social Work), G-20 OR a current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a position G-18 or higher, and eligible for 70.4 transfer (must pass exam by meeting provisional qualifications below).

Non Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Possession of New York State license and current registration as a licensed master social worker (LMSW), or licensed clinical social worker; and two years of post-LMSW license 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Current clinical care knowledge, long-term care experience, good writing and oral communication skills are a plus. Ability to be flexible in travel scheduling.

Duties Description

Conduct and/or facilitate on-site surveys independently or as part of an interdisciplinary survey team by observing and evaluating patient/resident care against established standards and for evaluating nursing homes’ compliance with Federal, State and Department regulations and policies; Serve as the social work services expert for other survey staff; Meet with clinical staff in nursing facilities concerning the quality of existing programs; Participate in the investigation of incidents or complaints regarding nutritional services/programs in nursing homes; Participate in medical reviews and other audit mechanisms to determine the adequacy and suitability of services in meeting the needs and problems of the elderly; Participate in other program-related activities as needed

Additional Comments
Permanent or provisional pending exam, full-time. This position involves travel which may include locations not served by public transportation. Current registration as a LMSW or LCSW with the NYS Education Department must be maintained for continued employment in title. Provisional candidates will be required to take the next holding of the Civil Service Health Systems Specialist 2 (SW) examination and must be eligible for immediate appointment from the resultant eligible list to maintain continued employment in title

This position requires proof of vaccination from COVID-19. This position requires travel including to areas that may not be serviced by public transportation.

Non-competitive appointment via the HELP Program

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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