Addictions Program Specialist 2 (Data Management Research And Planning)

Addiction Services and Supports Office of


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We have a vacancy of Addictions Program Specialist 2 (Data Management Research And Planning) in our company, Addiction Services and Supports Office of. This vacancy is based in Albany NY 12203. Please go through the job detail mentioned below.

Position Title: Addictions Program Specialist 2 (Data Management Research And Planning)
Company: Addiction Services and Supports Office of
Work Type: Full Time
City of work: Albany NY 12203
Salary: $79,325 – $100,342 a year
URL Expiry: 2022-07-31
Posted on: jobsintelecom.net

Job Detail

Permanent status as an Addictions Program Specialist 2, G-23 and interested in reassignment ~OR~ Reachable for permanent appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list for Addictions Program Specialist 2, G-23 ~OR~ Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law ~OR~ Qualify for Provisional appointment as described below.

Provisional Qualifications:

Promotional: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Addictions Program Specialist 1, GR-18 ~OR~

Open Competitive: Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree AND

Either 1. three years of professional clinical* or professional administrative experience** in a public or private agency/program which directly provides diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention or aftercare to a clientele with a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency. Experience must include a minimum of two years in one or more of the following program areas: development or management of a treatment program or prevention services; review and monitoring of program operations for regulatory compliance; or development of program budget or review of provider expenditures. All qualifying experience must be in a program or organization for which chemical dependency treatment/prevention is the primary mission;

Or 2. a master’s degree in community mental health, counseling, mental health counseling, education, human services, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, rehabilitation, social work, or sociology and two years of professional clinical* or professional administrative experience** in a public or private agency/program which directly provides diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention or aftercare to a clientele with a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency. Experience must include a minimum of two years in one or more of the following program areas: development or management of a treatment program or prevention services; review and monitoring of program operations for regulatory compliance; or development of program budget and/or review of provider expenditures. All qualifying experience must be in a program or organization for which chemical dependency treatment/prevention is the primary mission.

  • Professional clinical experience for this examination is defined as the care, treatment, or instruction of patients in the disciplines of addictions counseling, mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, psychology, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, or as a physician’s assistant.

**Professional administrative experience for this examination is defined as experience in the fields of personnel management, employee relations, budgeting, fiscal and business administration, or administrative planning and analysis. Experience must be focused on the planning, developing, oversight, coordination, or operation of programs.

Duties Description
  • Work with various divisions within OASAS as wells as Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) to identify required updates to Client Data System (CDS)/Provider Directory System (PDS).
  • Coordinate data system upgrades and maintain supporting documents/instructions for reporting processes.
  • Submit ITS tickets for enhancements and breaks as needed. Follow up with ITS to request priority work is completed.
  • Ensure communications to all OASAS providers and pertinent OASAS staff regarding changes/updates to CDS/PDS reporting requirements.
  • Manage and coordinate the addition of new programs in the PDS with ITS.
  • Support maintenance of OASAS related data in associated systems such as Interagency Master File (IAMF), including resolving any data conflicts, Health Commerce System (HCS), including monthly reconciliation, and Inventory of Behavioral Health Services (IBHS), including review/approval of non-OASAS entered submissions, to support the accuracy of Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) submissions to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
  • Review OASAS certification data entered in PDS to ensure accuracy.
  • Provide training sessions to providers as needed re: data systems like the PDS and CDS through both virtual and in person delivery.
  • Monitor provider data entry and reporting compliance. Provide 1:1 technical assistance to ensure accurate data entry as needed.
  • Respond to technical assistance requests submitted by email and phone.
  • Use Inquiry Reports, Excel, Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) (including the ability to create ad hoc queries in OBIEE), Access, and other analytical tools to assist with ad hoc issues with above system as needed, as well as routine data quality checks to ensure accurate and complete PDS data.
  • Provide supervision to Addictions Program Specialist 1s or administrative staff
  • Other relevant duties as assigned.
Additional Comments

Excellent Health Insurance Benefits Including Vision and Dental, NYS Employees Retirement System (Pension), Optional Deferred Compensation, Continuing Education Benefits, Generous Paid Leave Benefits, Compensation for 13 State holidays per year.

Telecommuting be discussed as part of the interview process.

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