What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Program Administrator (NY HELPS) - 32520 position at New York State Department of Health?
Description
Duties Description
Under the direction of the School-Based Health Unit Manager in the Bureau of Child Health, the Health Program Administrator (HPA) will coordinate school health initiatives, specifically related to the school-based health center medical and dental programs. Duties include: managing contracts state-wide; providing program guidance and technical assistance for operators (may include onsite visits); performance monitoring and evaluation activities, including review of operator quarterly reports, and data reports to ensure program compliance; collaborating with unit staff to identify and support quality improvement projects and performance management that improves the service delivery for school-based health center needs; participate in developing written documents, including procurement documents, correspondence, grant proposals, and reports; reviewing national and state data; promoting public health initiatives that address social determinants of health and advance health equity; implementing policy and evidenced-based practices to inform and improve supports and services for children and families; reviewing grant proposals and/or applications; collaborating with unit staff to prepare materials and present information for in-person meetings or via webinars for school-based health center operators and key stakeholders; summarizing qualitative feedback from stakeholders to inform program planning; participation on workgroups; and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
NY HELPS: Bachelor's or higher degree.
Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Health Program Administrator (G-18); OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have contract management experience in public health and/or child health. Including a familiarity with program management, data collection, experience in ensuring policies and procedures align with program goals and policies. Experience with workgroup processes and presenting at in-person as well as virtual meetings. Skilled in data review and collection, as well as excellent communication and writing skills. The candidate should also be proficient in MS Office (including word, excel, teams, access and PowerPoint). Proficiency in creating and editing Access Databases as well as creating and editing Excel Workbooks are preferred qualifications.
Additional Comments
Full-time, contingent permanent, competitive appointment. Transfer Candidates may be asked for their social security number to verify eligibility.
Position may be filled at a trainee level (equated to Grades 14/16), or Grade 18, depending upon the qualifications of the candidate.
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
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
Duties Description
Under the direction of the School-Based Health Unit Manager in the Bureau of Child Health, the Health Program Administrator (HPA) will coordinate school health initiatives, specifically related to the school-based health center medical and dental programs. Duties include: managing contracts state-wide; providing program guidance and technical assistance for operators (may include onsite visits); performance monitoring and evaluation activities, including review of operator quarterly reports, and data reports to ensure program compliance; collaborating with unit staff to identify and support quality improvement projects and performance management that improves the service delivery for school-based health center needs; participate in developing written documents, including procurement documents, correspondence, grant proposals, and reports; reviewing national and state data; promoting public health initiatives that address social determinants of health and advance health equity; implementing policy and evidenced-based practices to inform and improve supports and services for children and families; reviewing grant proposals and/or applications; collaborating with unit staff to prepare materials and present information for in-person meetings or via webinars for school-based health center operators and key stakeholders; summarizing qualitative feedback from stakeholders to inform program planning; participation on workgroups; and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
NY HELPS: Bachelor's or higher degree.
Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Health Program Administrator (G-18); OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have contract management experience in public health and/or child health. Including a familiarity with program management, data collection, experience in ensuring policies and procedures align with program goals and policies. Experience with workgroup processes and presenting at in-person as well as virtual meetings. Skilled in data review and collection, as well as excellent communication and writing skills. The candidate should also be proficient in MS Office (including word, excel, teams, access and PowerPoint). Proficiency in creating and editing Access Databases as well as creating and editing Excel Workbooks are preferred qualifications.
Additional Comments
Full-time, contingent permanent, competitive appointment. Transfer Candidates may be asked for their social security number to verify eligibility.
Position may be filled at a trainee level (equated to Grades 14/16), or Grade 18, depending upon the qualifications of the candidate.
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
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...
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
Salary : $52,138 - $82,656
