Health Program Administrator/Trainee (NY HELPS) - 47965,47966
About The Position
The Division of Family Health's Bureau of Perinatal, Reproductive, and Sexual Health, Sexual Violence Response Unit is recruiting for two Health Program Administrator/Trainee positions. The two HPAs (G18) will work in the Bureau of Perinatal, Reproductive, and Sexual Health, Sexual Violence Response Unit, under the direction of a Health Program Administrator 1. The HPAs will be primarily responsible for managing routine activities within the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Program and assisting with related sexual violence response initiatives. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving SAFE examiner certifications and re-certifications, reviewing and approving SAFE training and SAFE hospital applications, reviewing quarterly reports, completing risk assessments, and conducting monitoring activities. The HPAs will each manage a workload of approximately 20-25 SAFE-designated hospitals, conduct occasional in-person visits to hospitals and work with hospitals on follow-up restorative action plans. The HPAs will maintain updated information and resources on hospital treatment of sexual assault patients and provide resources and technical assistance.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the field of sexual violence prevention and/or response, or experience working with sexual assault survivors
- Experience with program management and coordination of public health programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing multiple tasks and collaborating with various partners
- Bachelor's degree or higher in public health or related field.
Responsibilities
- Managing routine activities within the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Program and assisting with related sexual violence response initiatives
- Reviewing and approving SAFE examiner certifications and re-certifications
- Reviewing and approving SAFE training and SAFE hospital applications
- Reviewing quarterly reports
- Completing risk assessments
- Conducting monitoring activities
- Manage a workload of approximately 20-25 SAFE-designated hospitals
- Conduct occasional in-person visits to hospitals and work with hospitals on follow-up restorative action plans
- Maintain updated information and resources on hospital treatment of sexual assault patients and provide resources and technical assistance.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
