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NY HELP Yes

Agency Health, Department of

Title Health Program Administrator, Health Program Administrator Trainee 1 or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2 (NY HELPS) - 22158

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Division of Nutrition - Bureau of Supplemental Food Programs

150 Broadway

City Menands

State NY

Zip Code 12204

Duties Description The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) offers nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals, and a variety of nutritious foods to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five to promote and support good health. The Health Program Administrator (HPA) will work in the Program Communication and Collaboration Section (PCCS). The PCCS is responsible for managing core outreach, retention, caseload management, certification, and breastfeeding elements essential to providing high quality, participant-centered services to WIC participants.The HPA will primarily assist with interpretation of federal and state regulations and drafting of program policies, procedures, training materials, and provide technical assistance related to caseload, certification, eligibility, outreach, language access, civil rights, and other subject matter areas. This will require the ability to translate technical information into plain language. The HPA will participate in WIC management information system (NYWIC) testing, develop training materials, and work to resolve Help Desk tickets as assigned. This position will support bureau and PCCS projects, initiatives, and USDA mandates by preparing data requests, publications/reports and official correspondences professionally and in a timely manner. The HPA will perform job functions within a team environment and work with other staff/Sections on cross-cutting activities to achieve common goals.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: Trainee 1: A bachelor's degree or higher.Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree and one year of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of agency programs including the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.Grade 18: A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of agency programs including the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience. Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Health Program Administrator, Grade 18.Transfer: Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer to a Health Program Administrator, Grade 18. Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will possess strong analytical and computer skills, as well as excellent written and organizational abilities. Experience with Microsoft Office and SharePoint is required. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to coordinate and manage multiple activities, work independently, and collaborate effectively as a part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with staff across multiple units to coordinate work are also essential.

Additional Comments 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.htmIf you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.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.

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Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street ESP - Corning Tower

Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference GV/HPA/22158/DON included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, GV/HPA/22158/DON, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.