Duties Description Under the general supervision of a Quality Care Facility Review Specialist 3 or senior level staff, the Quality Care Facility Review Specialist 2 will perform the following duties:
• Supervise staff involved in reviewing, processing and/or investigating cases received from health care providers, clients, families, advocates and other agencies or groups regarding individuals served by the mental hygiene services delivery system.
• Supervise staff to ensure activities are conducted efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with established policies, procedures and contracts thus ensuring that clients are provided quality care.
• Attend Medical Review Board meetings as assigned and following through with further investigations or recommendations by the Board.
• Participate in systemic studies and prepare reports resulting from these studies.
• Conduct on-site investigations into the more sensitive and/or complex allegations of the abuse/maltreatment of children and adults in mental health operated/licensed facilities in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Justice Center.
• Provide independent inspection and monitoring of facilities, various community residences, and programs.
• Investigate deaths occurring in the mental hygiene system to ascertain the appropriateness of medical and psychiatric care.
• Conduct training and outreach activities for health care providers, volunteers, advocates, family members and other interested parties regarding Justice Center activities, functions and programs.
Minimum Qualifications Current New York State Justice Center employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Quality Care Facility Review Specialist 2 (Nursing).
Promotion: one year of permanent service as a Quality of Care Facility Review Specialist 1 (Nursing).
Non-competitive: possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State and three years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience* working in any of the following, or combination of the following: a New York State Office of Mental Health, Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, Department of Corrections and Community
Supervision, Office of Children and Family Services, Department of Health, State
Education Department or Office of Addiction Services and Supports licensed or
supervised facility covered under the jurisdiction of the NYS Justice Center for the
Protection of People with Special Needs; investigating complaints and allegations of
abuse and neglect of persons receiving care from a facility or provider covered under the jurisdiction of the NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs; a medical facility; a child protective services organization; or as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
*Substitution: a bachelor's degree in nursing may substitute for one year of experience; and a master's degree in nursing may substitute for two years of experience.
Additional Comments Position eligible for annual geographic pay differential of $20,000 and increased hiring rate to Step 4, which are both reflected in the salary range of $122,394 - $134,585.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 College Savings Program
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING: Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.
Name Human Resources / MC
Telephone
Email Address jc.sm.HRresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov
Address
Street 161 Delaware Ave
City Delmar
State NY
Zip Code 12054
Notes on Applying Please submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume to jc.sm.HRresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.
