Children's Health Policy AdvisorPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4751892) ApplyChildren's Health Policy AdvisorSalary$70,140.00 - $91,188.00 AnnuallyLocation Statewide, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberUHA 3400 - 12.2024DepartmentDepartment of Health Care Policy and FinancingDivisionHealth Programs OfficeOpening Date12/09/2024Closing Date12/16/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionType of AnnouncementThis position is open only to Colorado state residents.Primary Physical Work Address303 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USADepartment Contact InformationSarah LaRue Talent Acquisition Specialist sarah.larue@state.co.usHow To ApplyPlease submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Department InformationHCPF EMPLOYMENT AND STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION Envision Yourself Working at HCPF (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5He6If7FyDY) 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. As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package: (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
Medical (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) , Dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) , and Vision (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/vision-insurance) insurance coverage
Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/flexible-spending-accounts) (FSAs)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-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 (https://www.rtd-denver.com/fares-passes/ecopass) to all eligible State Employees
Reduced college tuition through CSU Global (https://csuglobal.edu/cost/tuition-discounts/employer-partners/state-colorado)
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 looking for a Children’s Health Policy Advisor for the Child and Family Health Division’s CHP+ Unit in the Health Policy Office (HPO)!
The Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) Unit is responsible for the full continuum of policy and program administration related to CHP+. The CHP+ Unit is the lead on Medical Assistance Rules, analysis of program rules and regulations and overall effective management of the CHP+ Program, its benefit, and the performance of CHP+ contractors. This also includes maximizing the overall performance of CHP+ services and programs.
The Child and Family Health Division is responsible for the administration and performance of family, maternal and child health service and programs for Medicaid and CHP+ members. Staff within the Division are responsible for stakeholder relations, policy development and implementation, contract management and performance, program administration and overall Medicaid and CHP+ program performance. The Division plays an important role in working toward the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (Department) mission to improve access to cost-effective, quality health care services for Coloradans. Through close alignment and collaboration with the Health Policy Office’s other division, the members of this team ensure evidence-based practice and policy inform the Office’s work.
The Health Policy Office (HPO) is responsible for the administration and performance of Medicaid State Plan services and programs. The services and programs include both physical health and behavioral health and span the managed care continuum from fee-for-service to fully capitated risk programs. Staff within HPO are responsible for stakeholder relations, policy development and implementation, grant oversight, contract management and performance, program administration and overall Medicaid program performance. HPO plays an instrumental role in achieving HCPF's mission to improve access to cost-effective, quality health care services for Coloradans.
This position can work fully remotely from anywhere in the State of Colorado.
Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.
Description of JobWHAT YOU'LL BE DOING AS CHILDREN’S HEALTH POLICY ADVISOR:
This position is the Staff Authority on children’s policy and children’s health related social needs.
Guides a collective children's health approach and policy innovation for the state of Colorado’s CHP+ and Medicaid programs, using strong awareness about state and federal legislation and requirements for child health policy.
Leads the design and development of child health strategy in the Accountable Care Collaborative Phase III and CHP+ alignment.
Provides expert guidance, oversight, and coordination for children’s policy analysis, development, and implementation.
Position is relied on by management when making decisions about strategy or goals or technology updates regarding child health policy or CHP+/Medicaid program direction. Information generated from this position is submitted to the HCPF executive leadership to determine a strategic approach to children’s policy that includes cross matrix input and impact.
Facilitates collaboration across teams, engages internal and external stakeholders, and provides recommendations to senior management.
Guides internal staff and collaboration with other state agencies to contribute to a dashboard for child health policy in Health First Colorado and CHP+.
Reviews federal and state authorities for CHP+ and provides policy recommendations based on deliberate regulatory research and analysis to ensure effective, efficient, and most appropriate implementation for CHP+ compliance.
Uses technical guidance and direction regarding the application of children’s health policy to lead the work and member-focused decision making.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsResidency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description: H1R4XXPOLICY ADVISOR IV (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4ecTNfaEpQdFR4OXc/view?resourcekey=0-Rwq0Bb-P8Mn-pYqi9tuvg) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:There are two ways to qualify for this position: Option 1: Experience Only: Seven (7) total years of professional experience in public health, healthcare policy, Medicaid, CHIP, or public health administration Option 2: Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in public health or healthcare administration AND Three (3) years of professional experience in public health, healthcare policy, Medicaid, CHIP, or public health administration Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following:
An associates will count as two years of experience
A bachelors will count as four years of experience
A masters degree will count for six years of experience
A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous relevant professional state experience
Masters degree in public health, healthcare administration, healthcare management, social work or a related field.
Professional experience in:
Pediatric healthcare policy and/or health related social needs for children.
Behavioral health needs for youth.
State or federal Medicaid and/or CHIP rules and regulations.
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:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpastate.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or 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, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental InformationHow to Apply (https://careers.colorado.gov/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. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.01 All HCPF positions are security sensitive positions and require potential employees to undergo a criminal record background check. As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to pre-employment screening if offered the position. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
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Do you have any relatives or significant others working at the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing? If so, please list their names here. Otherwise, please list N/A.
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Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately. Please verify that this information is included in your application in the supplemental questions.
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Former state employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. Otherwise, please list N/A.
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NOTE: Strong written communication skills are critical to this position's success. The following questions will be reviewed for writing skills during the comparative analysis process. Describe your knowledge and experience, including the number of years you have worked in child and youth health related social needs in a CHIP/Medicaid space.
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NOTE: Strong written communication skills are critical to this position's success. The following questions will be reviewed for writing skills during the comparative analysis process. Describe your experience with achieving equity, diversity, and inclusion through the different aspects of your work and provide at least one example.
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NOTE: Strong written communication skills are critical to this position's success. The following questions will be reviewed for writing skills during the comparative analysis process. List any additional relevant experience you would like us to consider in determining if you meet the qualifications of this position. Please include the months and years relevant to the experience you describe.
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