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AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleMental Hygiene Program Evaluation Specialist 4
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $110898 to $135665 Annually
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As a Mental Hygiene Program Evaluation Specialist 4, you would supervise clerical and professional staff assigned to the evaluation unit, which is responsible for the ongoing assessment of services provided to people with mental and developmental disabilities by New York State facilities and programs. Typical functions performed by an evaluation unit include conducting standardized program reviews such as Medical Care Evaluation Studies: providing management information reports based on the collection and analysis of quantitative data relating to program services; designing and conducting studies to measure program need, process, outcome, impact, cost/benefit, effectiveness, and client satisfaction; and preparing written reports for program management on evaluation results and recommended interventions.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Function as Quality Improvement Director for Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, and Westchester Region 4 catchment area.
• Oversee program evaluation, quality improvement, Utilization Review, Incident Management, Health Information Management, Medicaid Compliance, serve as HCBS Waiver Liaison, and standards compliance activities.
• Oversee development and implementation of district and agency standards of practice and policies.
• Develop and implement Plan of Corrective Action response to regulatory oversight entities.
• Oversee the development and implementation of program evaluation studies, data collection, compilation, and analysis to ensure that outcome measures are utilized to evaluate the quality, timeliness, and efficacy of care.
• Compare program goals and objectives to outcomes designed to enhance independence, individuality, and choice.
• Plan and supervise program evaluation, research, and special studies.
• Identify and analyze patterns for such things as individual care and staffing.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee data collection systems and analysis tools.
• Periodically monitor and/or audit various records.
• Design and conduct follow-up reviews of issues and analyze results to determine impacts and effectiveness.
• Lead and assist program staff in formulating goals and objectives that support strategic planning process.
• Direct and instruct discipline directors and department heads concerning federal, State, facility, and related standards; and techniques used to monitor, evaluate, and improve programs relative to those standards.
• Provide consultation regarding agency initiatives.
• Serve as chair on committees as assigned.
• Includes “Administrator on Duty” assignment
• Details to be discussed at interview.
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Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PROMOTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of service as a Mental Hygiene Program Evaluation Specialist 3.
OPEN COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's degree and four years of professional program evaluation experience in a human services setting, which includes the design, modification, and/or utilization of data collection instruments and processes; conducting analysis; and the preparation of reports and other documents; all for the purposes of assessing program operations, improving program effectiveness and efficiency, and informing future program development.
Additional Comments TRAVEL: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required to travel throughout region (Rockland Westchester, Orange, and Sullivan Counties).
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.
• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
• Paid Holidays and Leave:
° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
• Health Care Coverage:
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental, and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
• Retirement Program:
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
• Professional Development and Education and Training:
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.
• Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name DDSO 4 - Hudson Valley Human Resources Department
Telephone Phone: 845-947-6000, option 3, option 5
Email Address Hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications and a current resumé to the Hudson Valley DDSOO Human Resources Office: Hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov
Please reference EOA# 25-065 in all correspondence.