Hybrid Long Term Care Facility Policy Specialist presso State of Colorado, CO

About the Department

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

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The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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 looking for a Long Term Care Facility Policy Specialist to join our Office of Community Living!

As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage

• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• 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

• 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 to all eligible State Employees

• 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 onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from hybrid, to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage. 

Position Duties

What you'll be doing:

This position serves as the primary contact and staff authority in the development, applications, and utilization of policy, based upon Department principles and standards pertaining to the Long-Term Care facilities-based programs that are administered by the Department. The duty of managing these policies requires the position to research and  direct management on best practices; identify, address, and direct management on benefit, regulatory, or policy gaps; solicit participation and respond to written and verbal input from providers, clients, and stakeholders throughout the benefit policy development process; and assess current and future benefit policies to meet the Department’s expectations for a high level of efficiency, economy, and quality of care. Directs management on specific submissions and develops written correspondence to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in relation to coordination and compliance of skilled nursing facility operations. The position is required to attend off-site meetings at other agencies, meet with stakeholders and providers, attend occasional off-site trainings, and present benefit policy information at various conferences and presentation venues. The position provides data analysis for fiscal planning and reporting, federal and state reporting, and other requests. The position also provides training and technical assistance to providers, case managers, clients, and other stakeholders regarding program operations. In addition, the position participates in quality assurance an oversight of contracts and services related to skilled nursing facility operations and reimbursement.

Minimum Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1R4XX

POLICY ADVISOR IV

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

There are two ways to qualify for this position:

Option 1:
Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of experience in long-term services and supports, policy analysis, policy creation, public health, or in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. 

OR

Option 2:
Education and Experience:

A bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Public Health and Social Work or a related field and three (3) years of professional experience in long-term services and supports, policy analysis, policy creation, public health, or in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. 

Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following:

• An associate 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:

• Prior state experience related to the duties of this position

• Previous Nursing Facility experience
• Previous Medicaid Policy experience
• Previous Colorado State Government experience

Highly Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal skills; such as writing regulations, educational materials, processes and policies, documenting and articulating processes during difficult situations, and conducting training programs
• Must be able to balance and adjust the priority of work assignments to meet external and internal deadlines and ensure high-quality work product; including contract procurement and management
• Strong research skills to understand when regulations or policies may need to be revised, when there needs to be stakeholder input, and when data research is leading to possible changes in utilization that affect budget
• Strong leadership skills, especially for stakeholder meetings where gaining input and explaining limits is crucial
• Strong computer skills in various systems such as Google and Microsoft Suites

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:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed, and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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/board-rules.

Other Qualifications

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 [email protected].

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.

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