Dentist 2 (NY HELPS)

Duties Description This Dentist 2 position will act as the Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth's (DJJOY) Dental Director and will provide clinical supervision of one or more subordinate dentists and will administer the agency's dental program.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to :

Consult on acute dental conditions referred by subordinate dentists, coordinate dental services with other clinical specialties, train staff, prepare budget, and order and maintain dental equipment and supplies.

This Dentist 2 will also be responsible for conducting a minimum of one site visit annually to all OCFS facilities. Duties will include completing case reviews, addressing provider complaints or issues, conducting quality assurance assessments, and meeting with medical staff and facility administrative management to discuss dental needs, issues and concerns, as applicable.

Additional administrative duties of the Dentist 2 include, but are not limited to :

• Oversight of the implementation of statewide dental services, clinics, equipment / technology upgrades, improvement projects, and ongoing needs thereafter
• Review proposed dental care plans of youth and ensure records are maintained in accordance with agency policy and correctional accreditation standards
• Collaborate with the agency's Chief of Medical Services and relevant members of the agency's dental and administrative teams, as needed
• Prepare written reports of dental services rendered by the program
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures related to dental services
• Recruit dental staff and solicit dental services and provider agreements where needed

Direct care dental services will be expected of this position in the event that a facility dental clinic has no dentist and youth are in need of interim dental services.

Additional duties to be discussed in detail at interview.

Open to the public : This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Possession of a license and current registration to practice dentistry in New York State and three years of full-time post licensure dentistry experience, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity in a dental health care setting.

Additional Comments This position requires up to 50% travel.

Salary Schedule for the position is as follows :

Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 32 + Increased Hiring Rate ($28,588) + Geographic Differential ($35,000).

Benefits of Working for NYS

Generous benefits package, including :

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Health Care Benefits

Additional Benefits

Background Investigation Requirements :

1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.

2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.

3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS's mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - MED

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and / or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.