Introduction
Do you enjoy leading a team that can make an impact with health service programs in the State of CT?
If so, we invite you to apply!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) is recruiting for Social Services Medical Administration Manager in the Integrated Care Unit (ICU) for the Division of Health Services, located at 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105. This hybrid opportunity is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday through Friday schedule. The first shift hours are 8AM to 4:30 PM.
About the Role:
- Will be responsible for managing the Non-emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) benefit for the state Medicaid Agency.
- Will have responsibilities of developing, implementing and managing NEMT services as well as oversight of a significant state contact.
- Will collaborate with other contract managers to ensure that Medicaid members receive the health and NEMT benefits appropriately.
We offer competitive benefits including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, group life insurance, and other supplemental benefits. Paid time off is also offered, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year, in addition to vacation, sick and personal leave accruals. We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees. *This salary shall increase effective July 1, 2022.
Selection Plan
The Department of Social Services participates in the E-Verify system, which is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
To apply:
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
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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, 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.
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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Social Services and Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for managing the policy development and/or program implementation of agency health service programs provided through Medicaid.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Manages the staff and operations of a Medical Administration Operations, Policy Section or Waiver
Policy and Enrollment Division; implements policies and/or programs for health care services;
coordinates, plans and manages unit activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops
or assists in the development of related policy; interprets and administers pertinent laws; coordinates
research, data analysis and program planning efforts; monitors, analyzes and evaluates policies
and/or programs to determine cost-effectiveness and quality of service; evaluates staff; prepares or
assists in budget preparation; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of the
agency who might impact on program activities; act as agency contact with and represents the
agency before hospitals, medical care providers, Federal and other State agencies, other operating
units, agencies and outside officials; maintains liaison with federal and state agencies administering
the Title XVIII and XIX programs; may implement and monitor contracts with providers of medical
services in the community; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of policy, regulations and laws applicable to medical care administration;
considerable knowledge of public health programs and administration; considerable knowledge of
federal and state medical care programs; considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and
procedures; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques;
considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable
interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Nine (9) years of experience in the health services field involving the administration, planning or
coordination of health care programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a managerial, supervisory or consultative
capacity with programmatic and administrative responsibility for a statewide health care program.
Note:
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: For State Employees this is interpreted at the level of
Health Program Supervisor, Pharmacy Consultant, Planning Specialist, Public Assistance
Consultant or Supervising Nurse Consultant.
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: For State Employees this is interpreted at the
level of Developmental Services Program Manager or Developmental Services Supervisor of Case
Management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15)
semester hours equalling one-half year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a
Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration or a closely related field may be
substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:
- Collaborating in public meetings and performing public presentations.
- Working with public transportation and logistics policies and practices.
- In continuous quality improvement practices.
- In customer service duties and practices.
- With performance and outcome based contract management.
- With data analytics.
- Managing a contract of at least $5 million annually and/or a contract which serves 10,000 or more individuals per year.
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.