EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FIELDS OPERATIONS

Administrative Director Of Social Services

You must be permanent in the Administrative Director of Social Service Civil Service Title, permanent in a comparable title change eligible for 6.1.9. Title Change or reachable on Exam#1121. The Home Care Services Program (HCSP) is responsible for service authorization, and ongoing oversight for Home Attendant and Housekeeping services for active cases. The Executive Director of Field Operations plans and manages the activities of the following units within the Field Operations Division : The Community Alternative Systems Agency (CASA) Offices. These three offices are located in the five boroughs. These offices are the localized entry point to process applications including screening, intake, and assessment and monitoring of Medicaid eligibility and all related community alternative health care services, determining appropriate level of service and developing care plans for case management for all clients. The Medical Review Team (MRT) / Personal Care Services. This unit is responsible for the evaluation, the review of cases and assessments based on New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) guidelines as well as the development of necessary individualized care plans. Under the administrative direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Home Care Services, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, initiative and decision making, the Executive Director of Field Operations will oversee, direct, coordinate and evaluate the programmatic operations of a major organizational segment within the Field Operations Division. The Executive Director will be responsible for setting and evaluating performance standards for managerial program staff and direct managerial staff in the implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures for the effective functioning of these units and efficient delivery of Home Care Services. Home Care Services Program (HCSP) is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Director of Social Services M-III, to function as an Executive Director of Field Operations in the Home Care Field Operations Division, who will :

• Manage the overall direction, administration and coordination of the operational activities of Community Alternative Systems Agency (CASA) Offices. Provide leadership guidance to management and supervisory personnel. Ultimately manage the day-to-day direction of the personnel engaged in processing applications, monitoring Medicaid eligibility and conducting eligibility assessments for community alternative health care services for clients.
• Oversee the operation of the Medicaid Unit that has the responsibility of providing consultation, interpretation, review and instruction to the CASA offices, other Home Care Units, hospitals, vendors and community offices on all matters pertaining to Medicaid. Manage the review and analysis of staff operations to ensure uniformity in the application of mandated state and federal regulations, and uniformity of interpretation and practice of administrative policies and procedures.
• Manage the direction, administration and effective functioning of the Field Support Services, Care at Home and Family Home Care Units which provides support services to homebound clients, physically and / or developmentally disabled children, and to parents or guardians of minor children to ensure requisite home care services are provided timely to all clients.
• Collaborate with HRA Management Information System in all phases of the maintenance and upgrade of the Long-Term Care Web (LTCW) database system for the Home Care Services Program.
• Direct the implementation, enhancement and maintenance of the LTCW database for the CASA Offices. Develop and explore new approaches to problems with the use of the application and oversee the design and delivery of training to vendor and employees in the use of the LTCW database.
• Oversee the establishment of standards and criteria to improve performance, quality and productivity of the CASA Offices, Medicaid Unit, Field Support Services, Care at Home and Family Home Care Units, including directing the conduct of audits, studies and surveys. Establish and maintain training objectives to ensure that staff is properly trained on health insurance eligibility, policies and procedural processes for service authorization to efficiently and effectively carry out all aspects of the operation of these units.
• Maintain liaisons and cooperative relationships with other MAP programs, Human Resources Administration, HRA Info Line, the Agency for Children Services, Community Based Organizations, City, and State and contracted provided agencies on issues that are pertinent to Home Care policies, procedures and problems related to the delivery of services of these units.
• Oversee the interpretation of nursing standards in accordance with the NYSDOH regulations and ensure that the New York State regulations that govern the Home Care Program are incorporated in all reviews of cases. Ensure that all cases considered for continuous care or have a discrepancy.
• Perform other related assigned duties.

Work Location : 470 Vanderbilt Avenue, 7th Flr, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 Hours / Schedule : 9AM 5PM (1 HR FLEX)

Minimum Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible experience, in a large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services, including one year at the administrative or managerial level; or 2. Education and / or experience equivalent to "1" above. Graduate education or a license may substitute for up to a maximum of three years of experience in the area of social services, but not for the one year of experience at the administrative or managerial level as described in "1" above, as follows : (A) A master's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business, child welfare, counseling, economics, education, finance, human resources, labor relations, management, management science, nursing, operations research, organizational behavior, personnel or public administration, political science, psychology, sociology, social work, statistics, and / or urban studies may substitute for two years of experience; and / or (B) Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university in the area(s) listed in "2(A)" above for each year of experience up to a maximum of three years; or (C) A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) may substitute for three years of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year of experience at the administrative or management level as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills :

55a Program : This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness : As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Residency Requirement : New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information : The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.