Commonwealth of Kentucky is Hiring a Health Program Administrator Near Louisville, KY
Advertisement Closes 6/9/2024 (8:00 PM EDT) 24-03167 Health Program Administrator Pay Grade 15 Salary $44,803.20 - $67,204.80 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Off for Children wth Spcl Hlth Care Nds Location 310 Whittington Parkway, Suite 200 Louisville KY 40222 USA DescriptionLooking for a fulfilling career working for an agency that is making positive change in the community? Interested in working with a highly motivated team of professionals? The Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs (OCSHCN) is seeking a Health Program Administrator in Jefferson County. OCSHCN provides comprehensive services for children and youth with special health care needs through early intervention, pediatric specialty clinics, care coordination, case management, therapies, and collaborations. OCSHCN is an agency within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS). CHFS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with state and federal laws. This position plans, develops, and administers the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program for the Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs (OCSHCN). Job Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
Oversees operational policies and procedures of the statewide EHDI Program and the EHDI data collection system. Defines and evaluates program effectiveness. Develops and implements projects for program. Coordinates utilization of program information for submission of data to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and developing reports for legislative review and other entities as requested.
Serves as Project Director for EHDI federal grants and completes all associated tasks and duties. Participates in development and evaluation of budget/grant submissions, recommends solutions and revisions to meet targeted outcomes. Advises administration on financial issues.
Reviews reports submitted by reporting entities (hospitals, birthing centers, audiologists, other providers) to identify program deviation issues, recommends solutions. Develops and implements changes to improve program efficiency within budgetary guidelines. Contacts reporting entities to secure required information in accordance with policy.
Provides supervision of program staff. Evaluates staff performance and coaches staff in the performance of their job duties. Participates in selection of candidates to fill vacant positions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred skills include but are not limited to: The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Highly self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure.
Experience with grants including but not limited to the submission of applications, developing, directing, and reporting on activities, and budget management.
Demonstrates flexibility and critical thinking.
Ability to multi-task and delegate.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
Experience in performance and operations management.
Proficient in MS Office.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.. Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of professional experience in a health care facility, a community-based health care program, an institutional health care program, any health program administration, pharmacy technician, social work, public health, population health, emergency management services, emergency medical technician, paramedic, or related field. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in public health, or a health-related field (such as human services, psychology, nursing, health administration, substance abuse, special education, rehabilitation, social work, sociology, or related field) will substitute for two years of the required experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional professional experience in a health care facility, a community-based health care program, an institutional health care program, any health program administration, pharmacy technician, social work, public health, population health, emergency management services, emergency medical technician, paramedic, or related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Working Conditions Work is typically performed in an office setting. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Lori Travis at lori.travis@ky.gov or 502-429-4430. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D