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WESTCHESTER COUNTY
CIVIL SERVICE CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
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Applications Continuously Accepted
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Exam #: 02-900 |
Exam Date: Continuous
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HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR
Westchester County/Westchester Medical Center
A NON-REFUNDABLE $15.00 APPLICATION FEE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SEPARATELY NUMBERED EXAMINATION FOR WHICH YOU APPLY. SEE APPLICATION FILING FEE STATEMENT ON LAST SECTION OF ANNOUNCEMENT.
Continuous Recruitment Examinations are examinations for which applications are accepted continuously and for which eligibles are continuously interfiled according to the grade received, regardless of the date on which the application was rated.
A candidate’s eligibility for appointment will commence on the date the application is rated and will remain in effect for one year from that date.
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RESIDENCE
There are no residence requirements to participate in the examination, but preference in appointment may be given to eligibles that have been residents in the appointing jurisdiction for 30 days prior to the examination and at least 30 days prior to the effective date of appointment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department, as a Registered Professional Nurse and either: (a) a Bachelor's Degree* in Nursing and three years of professional nursing experience at the leadership level; or (b) a Bachelor's Degree* and four years of experience as stated in (a).
NOTE: Satisfactory completion of 30 credits towards a Master's Degree* in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education or Public Health Administration may be substituted for one year of the above stated required experience.
*SPECIAL NOTE: Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution recognized or accredited by the Board of Regents of the New York State Department of Education as a post-secondary, degree-granting institution.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST HAVE COPIES OF THE APPROPRIATE LICENSE, CERTIFICATE OR REGISTRATION.
ALL CANDIDATES QUALIFYING BY POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION MUST SUBMIT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (S) TO THIS OFFICE UNLESS ALREADY ON FILE IN OUR OFFICE. IF IT IS ON FILE, PLEASE INDICATE THIS ON YOUR APPLICATION.
NOTE: If your degree and/or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to this Department for a list of acceptable companies providing this service; you must pay the required evaluation fee.
DUTIES
Under general supervision, an incumbent of this position executes and assists in coordinating the development, administration, and implementation of a designated health service delivery system. This position serves a variety of functions designed to obtain maximum efficiency and quality of care from a service delivery program. This position has significant authority in the area of decision-making as it relates to the delivery of services and in the ancillary/support areas. It requires day-to-day contact with health plans and other departments providing health care services in order to ensure that objectives are met, problem areas are corrected and opportunities to improve services are addressed. Supervision may be exercised over nursing, technical and clerical support staff. Does related work as required.
VACANCIES
The eligible list established as a result of this examination will be utilized, where appropriate, for filling any current or future vacancies in all agencies under the jurisdiction of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources.
SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION
The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience. You are, therefore, asked to include in your application a summary of all pertinent training and experience in sufficient detail so that your background may be evaluated against the duties of the position.
In your summary of training, include all college course work, formal in-service training, and seminars you have attended. You must specify either the number of credits received or the number of contact hours and dates of attendance. Also, include a copy of your professional license.
In your summary of experience, you must specify the dates of your employment, the number of hours worked per week, your title, and the main duties for each relevant position you have held.
Be specific; vagueness and ambiguity will not be resolved in your favor. Candidates who submit incomplete applications or documentation may be disqualified.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES
1. ELIGIBLE LISTS - Lists are established for a duration of one year unless further extended up to a maximum of four years. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill appropriate vacancies as they occur in the agencies listed on the face of this announcement.
2. FOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT - In accordance with Westchester County’s comprehensive Drug-Free Workplace Policy and Procedures, and commitment to maintain a safe, alcohol and drug- free work environment, you may be required to submit to a urinalysis and/or blood test.
3. This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law. The provisions of the New York State Civil Service Law, rules and regulations dealing with the preparation and rating of examinations will apply to this examination.
4. Disabled and non-disabled veterans, who meet the criteria set forth in the Application for Examination, may be eligible for additional credits added to their earned scores if successful in examination. CREDITS MUST BE CLAIMED AT THE TIME OF FILING YOUR APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION AND YOU MSUT ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR DD214 SEPARATION PAPERS. If claiming credit as a Disabled Veteran, attach form 102. If these documents are submitted within sixty days of filing your application, your claim will be denied. "Active duty members of the Armed Forces have the right to request veteran credits prior to discharge. If you are currently on active duty you should check the "other" box on the application and attach a letter requesting the use of credits with documentation verifying your active duty status: i.e. copy of military ID, military orders, official documents indicating current service, etc." See our website section "Special Rights for Veterans" for details regarding the use of these credits."
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION FILING FEE
A $15.00 APPLICATION FEE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SEPARATELY NUMBERED EXAMINATION FOR WHICH YOU APPLY. THE FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION (S). SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO THE WESTCHESTER DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES WITH YOUR APPLICATION. WRITE THE EXAMINATION NUMBER (S) AND THE APPLICANT’S NAME ON THE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
APPLICATION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. IF YOU ARE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE EXAMINATION, YOUR FEE IS NOT REFUNDED. WE URGE YOU TO COMPARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS CAREFULLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION AND FILE ONLY FOR THOSE EXAMINATIONS FOR WHICH YOU ARE CLEARLY QUALIFIED.
IF YOUR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FEE, IT WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU. IF YOU CHOOSE TO REFILE, PLEASE RETURN YOUR APPLICATION WITH THE REQUIRED FEE.
THE FEE MAY BE SUBJECT TO INCREASE.
You may obtain application forms in person from the:
WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 100, MICHAELIAN OFFICE BUILDING
148 MARTINE AVENUE
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK 10601
ALL applications are subject to the above rule.
Candidates are responsible for reporting in writing, all changes in name and/or address directly to the “Recruitment and Selection Unit” at the above address. Please include examination number on all correspondence.
Candidates, who receive disqualification notices and wish to appeal such disqualification, must do so in writing within 10 days from the date on the notice prior to the examination date.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.