Administrative, planning, and managerial work involving the licensure and certification of health and long term care facilities and the provision of public guardian services. Duties include policy development and the reconciliation of client and provider interests to achieve an effective array of services.
Supervision is exercised over a professional, technical and clerical staff.
Duties are performed under the general direction of the Commissioner of Aging and Disabilities. Advises the Commissioner of Aging and Disabilities on program goals, objectives, fiscal priorities, program progress and key issues related to the regulation and quality of health and long term care services and facilities. Develops policies and procedures for the effective administration and enforcement of standards among health and long term care providers. Promulgates rules and regulations to protect and promote the welfare and rights of recipients of health, long term care, and guardianship services. Develops program budgets for consistency with current plans, programs and objectives.