Health Program Administrator

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

2d • $47,531 - $71,298

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level