Health Program Manager 2 (PCN 062243)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for the full scope of statewide program planning, administration, development, management, implementation, and evaluation of grant-funded services for Alaska's seniors and individuals experiencing a disability. This will include managing multiple grant programs with varying requirements and structures. You'll also: Partner closely with grantees and community-based agencies to ensure effective program implementation and use of grant funds. Work collaboratively with state and community partners. Manage a variety of service delivery programs to ensure effective, efficient service delivery. SDS's mission is to promote health, well-being, and safety for individuals with disabilities, seniors, and vulnerable adults by facilitating access to quality services and supports that foster independence, personal choice, and dignity. The Grants Unit focuses on working with federal, state, and local partners to develop high-quality, culturally relevant programs that meet the unique needs of our beneficiaries across the state. We are a positive, improvement-oriented team looking for a candidate who will be a good fit for both the team and our partner agencies. By joining the SDS Grants Unit, you'll be joining a small team committed to the well-being and safety of Alaskan seniors and individuals experiencing disabilities. The position is a member of the general government union; start and stop times can be flexible between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm; and hybrid telework options are available after the initial orientation period. This position will be located in the Anchorage SDS office building off of Bragaw St or in the Juneau SDS Court Plaza office building. The incumbent will travel intermittently to conduct grantee site visits and may be necessary to attend meetings or conferences. The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below: Oral and Written Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Program Oversight - Plans, coordinates, and monitors programs to ensure that federal, state, and/or local government program requirements and plans are met, providing professional consultation on the specialized services of the program or associated project(s).

Requirements

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the competencies in Analysis and Assessment, Writing, Community Dimensions of Practice, Partnering, and Public Health
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biological, health or behavioral science; health practice; education; public, healthcare, or business administration; or a closely related field; AND/OR Progressively responsible professional experience performing health program planning, development, coordination, evaluation, or implementation; providing technical health care assistance and consultation; conducting health care utilization or quality assurance examinations; and/or delivering health care.

Nice To Haves

Oral and Written Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Program Oversight - Plans, coordinates, and monitors programs to ensure that federal, state, and/or local government program requirements and plans are met, providing professional consultation on the specialized services of the program or associated project(s).

Responsibilities

responsible for the full scope of statewide program planning, administration, development, management, implementation, and evaluation of grant-funded services for Alaska's seniors and individuals experiencing a disability
managing multiple grant programs with varying requirements and structures
Partner closely with grantees and community-based agencies to ensure effective program implementation and use of grant funds
Work collaboratively with state and community partners
Manage a variety of service delivery programs to ensure effective, efficient service delivery

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents), Long-term and short-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long-term care (self and eligible family members), Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year