HCBS Benefits Specialist

Department Information
State Of Colorado Residency Required At Time Of Application
NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.
Envision yourself working at HCPF
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The
Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF)
oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.

We are looking for a
HCBS Benefits Specialist
to join our
Office Of Community Living

As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical , Dental , and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees
• Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
• Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
• Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to .

We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from hybrid to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage.

The Office of Community Living (OCL) administers the Colorado Medicaid programs that provide long-term support for people with disabilities and older adults. OCL strives for a system that is person-centered, seamless, and offers a continuum of services and innovative funding mechanisms for Coloradans today and in the future.

The Benefits and Services Management Division (BSMD) exists as part of the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF), which is the federally recognized single state agency to administer the Colorado Medicaid program of health care coverage for persons who qualify. The BSM Division administers the state's long term care programs such as nursing facility, hospital backup, and community long term care programs such as Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs. The division provides oversight and monitoring for the state's single entry point system for access to the state's long term care programs, including those administered by the Department and those administered under agreement with the Department of Human Services (DHS). Staff within the Division are responsible for stakeholder relations, policy development and implementation, contract management and performance, program administration and overall Long Term Services and Support Medicaid program performance. The Division plays an important role in working towards the Department's mission to improve access to cost-effective, quality long term care services and supports for Coloradans.

Description Of Job
What you'll be doing:

• Serving as the expert in the management, application, and utilization of principles and standards pertaining to many of the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) benefits administered by the Department.
• Supporting Department goals and program administration, specifically for by participating in the development of budgets and fiscal initiatives, researching the fiscal impact of proposed caps and policy adjustments, and advising leadership on financial and programmatic implications of caps.
• Analyzing claims and utilization data and make data-driven policy recommendations for leadership.
• Developing strategies by collaborating with the contractors and providers, case management agencies, and other OCL stakeholders as well as other Department staff in the management of HCBS benefits, including day-to-day operations.
• Monitoring and evaluating services for deficiencies and compliance requirements; collaborates with stakeholders to improve the health outcomes of clients; and provides support for case management requests and processing.
• Assessing current and future benefit policies to meet the Department's expectations for a high level of efficiency, economy, and quality of care. The position attends off-site meetings, facilitates meetings with stakeholders and providers, attends off-site trainings, and present HCBS information at various conferences and to stakeholder groups.
• Developing and providing training and technical assistance to providers, case managers, clients, and other stakeholders regarding HCBS benefits when applicable.

Residency Requirement
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description
H1R4XX POLICY ADVISOR IV

Minimum Qualifications
**Option 1:

Experience Only
Seven (7) years of related professional experience in Medicaid, health care policy/administration, home care agency administration, long-term services and supports, government regulations, policy development, or clinical case management.

Option 2
Education and Experience:**
A bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a related field and three (3) years of professional experience in Medicaid, health care policy/administration, home care agency administration, long-term services and supports, government regulations, policy development, or clinical case management.

Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following:

• An associate will count as two years of experience
• A bachelors will count as four years of experience
• A masters degree will count for six years of experience

• A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience

• Note: Per the Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your transcripts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior state experience related to the duties of this position

• Prior experience in Home and Community-Based Services or home care agency administration

• Prior experience in case management or social work, preferably working with aging adults or people with disabilities and children/youth with special health care needs
• Advanced degree in Social Work, Public Health, Public Policy, or Healthcare Administration, or Nursing

• Experience with:

• Medicaid or related state/federal Medicaid rules and regulatory guidance

• Vulnerable and high risk populations with multi-system involvement related to child welfare, criminal justice, or Medicaid

Highly Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and understand state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify new approaches, techniques, methodologies and tools to improve operations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders representing a wide range of experiences and perspectives
• Ability to set and prioritize workload, develop a strategic work plan with tasks, time frames, milestones, resources, and dependencies
• Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed, while possessing the ability to work in a team environment.
• Sets objectives and consistently meets timelines or communicates in advance to solve problems. Identifies what needs to be accomplished and takes action to achieve objectives.
• Effectively communicates with those with differing opinions and perspectives. Builds strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies novel and creative ideas for programmatic growth and improvement.
• Strong understanding of state and federal laws, procedures, policies, and regulations that relate to the benefits managed.

Conditions Of Employment

• All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.
• Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.

Appeal Rights
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed, and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department's action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at .

Supplemental Information
How to Apply
(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Please note that
ONLY
your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself.
Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.

Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.

Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.

ADAAA Accommodations
: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Minnie Kaur, at .

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
does not
offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.