Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Systems Specialist 2 (Social Work), G-20 OR a current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a position G-18 or higher, and eligible for 70.4 transfer (must pass exam by meeting provisional qualifications below).
Non Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Possession of New York State license and current registration as a licensed master social worker (LMSW), or licensed clinical social worker; and two years of post-LMSW license experience providing clinical services in a licensed healthcare facility or program, or utilizing clinical knowledge in the review and oversight of clinical services for quality assurance or reimbursement purposes.
Preferred Qualifications: Current clinical care knowledge, long-term care experience, good writing and oral communication skills are a plus. Ability to be flexible in travel scheduling.

Conduct and/or facilitate on-site surveys independently or as part of an interdisciplinary survey team by observing and evaluating patient/resident care against established standards and for evaluating nursing homes’ compliance with Federal, State and Department regulations and policies; Serve as the social work services expert for other survey staff; Meet with clinical staff in nursing facilities concerning the quality of existing programs; Participate in the investigation of incidents or complaints regarding nutritional services/programs in nursing homes; Participate in medical reviews and other audit mechanisms to determine the adequacy and suitability of services in meeting the needs and problems of the elderly; Participate in other program-related activities as needed