STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

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 committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

We are looking for a Supportive Services Section Manager to join our Benefits and Services Management Team in the 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 https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

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. 

Information about the Office of Community Living
The Office of Community Living (OCL) exists as part of the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (the Department), which is the federally recognized single state agency to administer the Colorado Medicaid program. The Office administers the state’s Long-Term Care (LTC) programs such as nursing facilities, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Hospital Backup Level of Care Program (HBU), Home and Community based Services (HCBS) waiver programs, and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (I/DD). The Office provides oversight and monitoring for the state’s system for access to LTC programs, staff within the Office are responsible for stakeholder relations, policy development and implementation, contract management and performance, program administration and overall LTC Medicaid program performance. The Office provides an important role in working toward the Department’s mission to improve access to cost-effective, quality long term care services and supports for Coloradans.
 
The Complex and Supportive Service Section within the BSM Division is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering benefit policy for home and community services and programs provided in the home or community or institutional settings. The Section is the lead for facility-based services, PACE, cross system crisis-pilot, wrap-around services for children, and coordination of complex cases requiring triage across the Office and Department. Responsibilities additionally include defining the scope of services to be provided, coordinating a broad spectrum of programs and services to clients, and monitoring utilization, quality and cost effectiveness of program services within the Section.
What you'll be doing:
This position serves as the Section Manager for the Department’s work around long-term care facilities and PACE. Additionally, it oversees all work as it relates to Regional Centers and Corrective Action Plans from CMS. This position sets team direction for the legislation impacting the aforementioned programs and any related policies. It is responsible for the Section to provide HCPF oversight of PACE, Nursing Facilities, and Intermediate Care Facilities in accordance with all applicable Federal and State statues, regulations, rules and interagency agreements. Position will also serve as the main point of contact within the Office of Community Living regarding all complex and escalated cases that require additional Department intervention.
 
The position is responsible for providing leadership to three units and their teams as well as providing technical expertise in regulations, policy, operations, monitoring and progresses for the administration of applicable programs governed by the three State Departments: Human Services (CDHS), Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF). The position will directly influence management at and beyond these three State Departments and will be relied upon when making decisions regarding the direction of the tasks, recommendations, program and systems related to PACE, NFs, ICF, and more. The position will develop, implement, document a monitor problem solving procedures to ensure correct application of regulatory recommendations by staff members, divisions, and departments. The procedure and process enhancement that will be recommended by this position will be relied upon by management to develop program policy.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1A3XX

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:

Nine (9) years of experience in long-term services and supports, policy analysis, policy creation, public health, and/or disability services in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

OREducation and Experience:

A combination of education (bachelors degree, masters degree, JD, etc) in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Public Health and Social Work, and/or relevant experience in long-term services and supports, policy analysis, policy creation, public health, and/or disability services in an occupation related to the work assigned, equal to nine (9) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PACE
• Experience with Nursing Facilities
• Experience long-term care systems
• Experience with policy analysis
• Experience as a manager within state government
• Prior state experience related to the duties of this position

DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
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 dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement 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, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

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, Virginia Miller, at virginia.miller@state.co.us.

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