State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Child Development & Head Start Collaboration

Concord NH

Main Building

Child Development Bureau Program Assistant

#43487

$19.57-$25.89 Hourly

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Bureau of Child Development & Head Start Collaboration

has a full time vacancy for Child Development Bureau Program Assistant

SUMMARY :

To perform paraprofessional duties related to childcare billing and payment and program integrity, including, but not limited to monitoring and audits, and informing and training child care providers of billing and payment policies and practices. Compiles reports using databases and spreadsheets. Assists in the efficient operation of the Child Development Bureau. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced in the posting! See Per 405.1.

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate's degree from a recognized college or technical institute with major study in business administration, accounting, or public administration. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Three years of experience in accounting, office management, fiscal operations, and/or administrative support, with responsibility for providing program information to others. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license and/or access to transportation for use in statewide travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes the responsibility for performing regular, ongoing monitoring and audits of childcare billing to ensure accurate billing and program integrity and provides program guidance and training to child care providers when billing inaccuracies are found.

• Ensures bills are resubmitted correctly and recoups overpayments when necessary. Assists the Enrollment/Improper Payment Specialist in the investigation of improper payments or fraud. Researches child care claim information utilizing NH BRIDGES (Automated Case Management and Payment System) and New HEIGHTS to investigate and resolve child care billing and payment.

• Assists in reviewing and making recommendations to clarify policy regarding billing and payment procedures in addition to recommending changes to improve the flow of work within the Child Development Bureau.

• Assists Child Development Bureau staff in planning and creating informational and training materials as well as conducting child care provider training for the child care provider community regarding billing and payment, including web billing.

• Assists Child Development Bureau staff in processing documentation for credentials and other application processes’

• Researches and responds to questions from other staff and providers pertaining to established policy and procedures related to child care billing and payment.

• Researches and compiles specialized program information for the purpose of generating reports to be used by superiors in identifying trend analysis and supporting cost containment efforts.

• Assumes some responsibilities of the Provider Relations Specialist and Enrollment/Improper Payment Specialist of the Child Development Bureau in the absence of the individuals filling these positions.

• Provides administrative support to the Child Development Bureau Administrator and to other Bureau staff, as assigned by the Administrator.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Jessie Davis, Administrator of Child Development Bureau, JESSIE.L.DAVIS@DHHS.NH.GOV

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance

o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

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TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964