What are the responsibilities and job description for the Management Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (NYHELPS) position at State of New York - Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office of?
The specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develop an understanding of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;
- Develop a working knowledge of the SNAP Quality Control review process and objective;
- Develop and maintain knowledge of other program areas, data sources and audit policies;
- Perform SNAP Quality Control reviews and other audits;
- Assist supervisor in developing controls, procedures, case review records and work papers;
- Analyze data and develop audit findings and case determinations;
- Submit findings/determinations for supervisory review and compile into narrative and/or statistical reports and summaries;
- Communicate in a professional and respectful manner both orally and in writing with coworkers, supervisors, recipients, and local district staff;
- Discuss problems encountered and propose solutions to supervisory staff;
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of required computer systems (e.g., Welfare Management System (WMS), Quality Control Information System (QCIS) data collection system, etc.) and;
- Perform required administrative duties.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
NON-COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
For Trainee 1 level, four years of experience conducting comprehensive audits of the management, program, and fiscal affairs of social services programs and of providers of health care or other services; and performing eligibility reviews of applicants for and recipients of public assistance for the purpose of determining compliance with federal and state statutes, regulations, and billing protocols.
- Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
- Substitution: Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience.
For Full Level, six years of experience conducting comprehensive audits of the management, program, and fiscal affairs of social services programs and of providers of health care or other services; and performing eligibility reviews of applicants for and recipients of public assistance for the purpose of determining compliance with federal and state statutes, regulations, and billing protocols.
- Substitution: Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.
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55 B/C: This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Information about the 55b/c program can be found here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/
COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/
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Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Harlem.
Additional Comments A full-time, permanent/contingent appointment will be made. This position requires travel at less than 25%.If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Workday hours are 8:00am-4:00pm and the agency offers flex time.
Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for these positions. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.
Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.
Salary for Trainee 1 starts at $53,764
Salary for Trainee 2 starts at $59,994
Interested applicants, please send an email with your resume to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #26-090. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.
NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. In alignment with New York State’s Executive Orders 187 and 31, OTDA is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering an inclusive workplace.
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Salary : $53,764 - $85,138