Health Program Administrator

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3/29/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-01394

Health Program Administrator

Pay Grade 15

Salary

$47,531.28 - $71,298.00 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab

Location

275 E Main Street, 4W-G

Frankfort, KY 40621 USA

Description

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Division of Program Integrity in the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities to support recovery residence certification across Kentucky. In this role, you will help guide recovery residence programs through the certification process and support, safe, quality recovery housing for individuals impacted by addiction. You will work with providers across the state, help improve systems and processes, and play an important role in strengthening recovery residence services in Kentucky. This position offers meaningful work and collaboration with a dedicated team. Together we are shaping the standard for recovery housing.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Manage the recovery residence certification application program.
• Maintain and monitor the online application system.
• Track program data and compliance with state regulation.
• Review applications and required documents from recovery residences.
• Coordinate and schedule on-site inspections.
• Collect and enter monitoring information into the KOG system.
• Provide technical assistance to recovery residences about the application and certification process.
• Review and investigate recovery residences operating without certification.
• Help carry out the closure process for residences that continue to operate without certification.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Would Have

• Knowledge of recovery residence programs and basic state regulations
• Ability to review applications and program documents
• Skill in organizing and tracking program data
• Ability to use computer systems and online databases
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide clear guidance and technical assistance
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to review concerns and follow established process for investigation.
  
  

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. 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 Requirements

EDUCATION: 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 Nikki Milward at nikki.milward@ky.gov or 502-226-0649.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D