Health Program Administrator II

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Health Program Administrator II will be located within the AIDS Institute’s Office of Medicaid Policy and Healthcare Financing. The incumbent will have oversight responsibilities related to the provision of Health Home Care Coordination services for people living with or at high risk of acquiring HIV and other populations served by the AIDS Institute. Duties include, but are not limited to: making recommendations for and contributing toward the development of policies, standards and guidance; analyzing federal and state policy changes and recommend updates to program requirements based on shifting federal and state mandates and public health priorities; coordinating, monitoring and conducting site visits; providing technical assistance to Health Home program providers and to internal AIDS Institute and Department of Health staff, and other government agency staff; assessing the effectiveness and quality of programs and provider compliance with program goals, policies and guidance; developing program reports and correspondence; supervising staff; representing the AIDS Institute on interagency committees, and other and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of experience in the administration of fiscal, personnel, or other related operational activity; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and six years of such experience
• At least two years of experience must have included supervision of staff and/or program management
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required
• Reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related field
• At least three years’ experience managing, developing, and implementing Medicaid programs that provide care and services to people living with HIV (PLWH)
• Knowledge and familiarity of Health Home Care Management and development of integrated health care service models
• Experience ensuring compliance with Medicaid regulatory requirements
• At least one year of experience with contract and fiscal management and provision of technical assistance to service providers
• At least three years of experience supervising staff

Responsibilities

• Making recommendations for and contributing toward the development of policies, standards and guidance
• Analyzing federal and state policy changes and recommend updates to program requirements based on shifting federal and state mandates and public health priorities
• Coordinating, monitoring and conducting site visits
• Providing technical assistance to Health Home program providers and to internal AIDS Institute and Department of Health staff, and other government agency staff
• Assessing the effectiveness and quality of programs and provider compliance with program goals, policies and guidance
• Developing program reports and correspondence
• Supervising staff
• Representing the AIDS Institute on interagency committees
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree