Steuben County Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

Description *This vacancy will be posted until filled. RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of the following jurisdiction(s) for at least four months immediately preceding the date of your application: Livingston County, or One of the following Counties: Allegany, Genesee, Monroe, Ontario, Steuben or Wyoming This is an important administrative position involving fulfilling the duties of the Director of Long Term Care in his/her absence and performing other essential support functions to the Director at other times. The work involves handling assigned operational requirements of the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation and managing and carrying out special projects.

Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel. The work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Long Term Care and within the guidelines and standards established by applicable State and Federal laws. A Deputy Director of Long Term Care does related work as required.

Examples of Duties Fulfills the duties of the Director in the Director's absences, including serving as administrator of record; Handles routine, day-to-day operations requirements of the facility such as: reports of personnel change, requests to fill, purchase order authorizations, grievance/complaint responses, accident/incident review, and skilled nursing regulatory report requirements; Assists the Director in projects regarding various facility issues and operations; As directed, conducts investigations in resident, personnel and regulatory matters, makes factual findings, determines possible options/remedies and analyzes same, and makes recommendations to the Director; Develops and coordinates regulatory compliance activities of facility as assigned; Follows up on assignments made by the Director of one or more departmental services units to keep plans and projects on track, and reports to the Director regarding same; Attends various resident/patient and family meetings, facility departmental and committee meetings and carries out activities related to work plans established by committee process with approval by the Director; Assists the Director in program development activities; Assists with budget analysis and preparation; Conducts facility inspections and/or audits as instructed by the Director; Prepares written reports as required; and Performs other related duties. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing home administration; good knowledge of modern institutional management and maintenance practices; good knowledge of laws and regulations affecting nursing home operations and administration; good knowledge of institutional financial accounts and records; good knowledge of the general medical care field; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to plan, direct, supervise and accept responsibility for the work of a large staff; good knowledge of the problems of caring for aged and infirm persons; good knowledge of research and investigation techniques; ability to prepare clear and concise written and oral reports; emotional stability; dependability; initiative; resourcefulness; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Typical Qualifications Applicants must meet all requirements for the following qualification option in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment: Qualification Option # 1 Training/Education Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university.

General experience None required. Supervisory experience N.A. License/ Certification Possession of a New York State Nursing Home Administrator's license

Other requirements See Special Qualifications below. Supplemental Information New York State Nursing Home Administrator license must be maintained in good standing and without limitations throughout employment. Deputy Director of Long Term Care - C in all divisions PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT NOTICE: An individual who receives a provisional appointment must take the examination for the position title on the next occasion it is offered.

In order to be eligible for a permanent appointment to the position, the provisional appointee must pass the exam and be ranked 1, 2, 3, or be tied in score with the individual ranked number 3 of those who are willing to accept appointment to the position. It should be understood that even if the provisional appointee is eligible for appointment, the employer may choose another candidate to fill the position on a permanent basis. Questions regarding provisional appointments should be directed to the Livingston County Human Resources Department.

NOTE: Livingston County residency is not a requirement for this position. However, Livingston County residents will be given preference in the hiring process.