Health Management Administrator(Hybrid)

Introduction

Unique Opportunity 
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced to join our Health Services Division at the Department of Social Services. In this role, you will have the opportunity to coordinate and handle programs related to several federal grants and state and legislative priorities. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the detailed execution of our healthcare initiatives, making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities across Connecticut

Responsibilities Lead and implement healthcare initiatives to ensure successful outcomes Partner with different parties to design and put into action healthcare policies and programs. Coordinate complex healthcare-related contracts, ensuring compliance and effective utilization of resources Lead project management efforts and develop implementation strategies At , we prioritize the well-being of our employees and recognize the importance of maintaining a harmonious work-life balance. Alongside competitive compensation, we provide a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Visit our  new page The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. Position Details Hybrid Monday through Friday  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM  40 Hours Per Week  Join Our Team We are looking for an individual who consistently demonstrates effective handling of multiple healthcare programs and contracts. The ideal candidate will have a consistent record of successfully executing healthcare initiatives, ensuring optimal quality and efficiency. A strong dedication to improving our resident's well-being is needed, along with the ability to promote collaboration and inclusivity among diverse individuals. At the Department of Social Services (), we deliver and fund a wide range of programs and services to over 1 million residents of all ages across Connecticut. Deploying over $9B in benefits each year, we support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities. Further we seek to provide person-centered services, streamline access to critical services and maximize economic security and well-being, and opportunity.

If you are a highly motivated individual experienced in healthcare management, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and give to our mission of providing elite programs and services

Selection Plan

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The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.  In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.  Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.  Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz Pinette at . This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to . For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. Read through this helpful link to .

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: this class is accountable for administering the health programs and operations or behavioral health programs for individuals served by department or individuals served by other departments under memoranda of agreement.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Administers staff and operations of division and/or program; Develops, implements and evaluates division and/or program policies, goals and objectives; Designs and develops division and/or program activities; Oversees and monitors program implementation; Determines appropriate staffing levels; Designs and implements training programs and performance review standards for division and/or program staff; Assists with preparation of agency budget; Collects and disseminates data and other information to promote and manage healthcare quality and access; Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact policy or program activities; Represents department at meetings and conferences of officials, professionals and lay groups; Plans research activities including monitoring, evaluation and accountability procedures; Prepares and recommends proposals for securing grant funds; May assume responsibility of division in absence of Deputy Commissioner; Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices; relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; various public health systems and programs; one or more of the following programs: maternal and child health, children with disabilities, social work, oral health, nutrition, veterans health or human services, behavioral health or substance abuse; medical care for abused, neglected or individuals with intellectual disability and/or other underserved groups; Knowledge of public health education principles and practices; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in a managerial capacity in a health care organization and/or division related to agency's service population. NOTE: Managerial capacity is defined as formulating program goals and objectives, developing and implementing program procedures, initiating program policies and developing and/or monitoring a budget. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Children and Families Program Director.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience managing or implementing healthcare initiatives. Experience working with a variety of stakeholders related to healthcare policy or programs. Experience managing complex healthcare related contracts. Experience in project management and implementation strategy.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class who are physicians, dentists or psychologists must be eligible to obtain a license to practice in Connecticut and must obtain one within six months of employment and retain it during the course of employment. Incumbents in this class who are physicians may be required to be board certified in pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, family practice, child psychiatry, emergency medicine, preventive medicine or infectious disease practice. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold: Health & Dental Insurance Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.) Retirement Plan Group Life Insurance Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program Holidays

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