Senior Healthcare Program Specialist – Aging & Long Term Care Albany, NY Item 1008 Duties Description: Under the direction of the Deputy Director of the Center for the Master Plan for the Aging, the Senior Healthcare Program Specialist will:Support the Director and Deputy Director in assessing and analyzing the aging and long-term care ecosystem in New York State necessary to inform state policy decisions and recommendations for the State’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA).Conduct research and assessment of existing gaps in services and supports needed by New York’s older adults and those with disabilities to inform MPA recommendations.Synthesize research and data, using research skillsets to provide recommendations to eliminate barriers and increase access to quality, affordable, and accessible care and services to aging recipients.Assist with the review and drafting of new/revised regulations to support aging in place.Create implementation strategies and evaluation tools for new and revised programs to support the healthcare and service needs of aging New Yorkers.Coordinate across state agencies including NYSOFA, OPWDD, OMH, OTDA and others to align long term care policy and program implementation and integration.Assist with the facilitation of stakeholder committees and workgroups to identify aging and long-term care needs and align statewide goals with stakeholder request and needsSynthesize information from stakeholder committees and workgroups to develop actionable recommendations and draft reports as required under the Master Plan for AgingOther relevant duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: · 9 years’ experience in health care field**· Master’s degree in health care related field plus 5 years health care or social service experience or 5 years subject matter expertise Preferred Qualifications: · Knowledge of and/or experience conducting gap analysis in the healthcare continuum· Experience facilitating large workgroups and teams· Strong research and analytic skills· Strong writing ability· Ability to create tables, charts, and graphs based on data and policy analysis, trends and costs· Ability to work independently and as part of high-level internal and external teams