Responsible for oversight of Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) Supportive Housing contracts that provide over 35 million dollars in grant funding to provide Long Term Care services to keep New York State's most vulnerable populations stably housed.
Monitor and audit program financial expenditures to ensure contract compliance.
Research state and federal regulations to update and implement changes across contracts.
Assist in drafting and reviewing policy guidance and procurements.
Collect, compile, and analyze monthly data and narrative reports to ensure programmatic quality assurance and compliance with housing and health care services.
Prepare weekly program outcome reports for Bureau Director to evaluate program progress, spending, capacity, and provider concerns.
Make policy recommendations to Bureau Director based on programmatic reporting, data, and trends.
Administered expansion and implementation of Supportive Housing programs to include families and under-served areas of New York State.
CITY COUNCILMAN
City Of Albany
01.2018 - Current
Advocate for the policy interests of over 6,000 residents within the 5th Ward and the city-wide policy interests of over 100,000 residents.
Respond to constituent complaints and requests for information and services.
Gather and analyze data for studies and reports to develop and draft legislation based on findings.
Review, approve, and adopt the Mayor's yearly budget proposals.
Collaborate with the Chief City Auditor to review city finance and equity audit reporting.
Member of the Finance, Taxation, Assessment, and Housing and Community Development committees.
Chair of Human Resources and Human Rights Committee.
Participated in the City of Albany COVID-19 Community Vaccine Taskforce to ensure vaccines were distributed equitably in marginalized communities.
SENIOR PASTOR
Mt. Zion Baptist Church Of Albany
07.2021 - Current
Oversee administration and management of over 15 ministry departments and staff.
Coordinated with the Board of Trustees to revise church operating procedures, including implementing accounting systems, quality controls, and regular audits.
Implemented a quarter-million dollar renovation and expansion project to renovate and expand existing edifice, with the addition of a multipurpose facility, updated restroom facilities, and classrooms, as well as the acquisition of property for housing development.
Develop partnerships with federal, state, county, and city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups, and community stakeholders for community outreach projects.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership
Luther Rice College And Seminary
Lithonia, GA
2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
2010
Skills
Excellent Verbal and written communication
Microsoft Office software proficiency
Staff Management
Data Analysis
Objective
Innovative customer-oriented healthcare administrator with over 8 years of experience in health care service delivery, oversight, and analysis which includes Medicaid, Long-Term Care, Social Determinants of Health, and Social care and Community Supports. Strong background in quality assurance, and management principles and practices. I am seeking a analyst role within the public service sector.
Awards and Honors
Capital of New York State Black Expo Community Partnership Award-2023
Black Nurses Coalition Community Partnership Award 2023
Jahmel K. Robinson Day Proclamation- City of Albany, New York 2021
Community Service Award, United States Congress, Congressman Paul Tonko 2019
City of Albany, New York Proclamation of Service to Church and Community 2018
City of Albany, New York Black History Month Community Service Award 2015
Albany Times Union -Jahmel K. Robinson, Face of Faith Editorial 2006
Timeline
SENIOR PASTOR
Mt. Zion Baptist Church Of Albany
07.2021 - Current
CITY COUNCILMAN
City Of Albany
01.2018 - Current
MEDICAID REDESIGN ANALYST I
NYS DOH Social Care And Community Support Bureau
12.2016 - Current
Master of Arts - Leadership
Luther Rice College And Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
SUNY Empire State College
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