Long-Term Services & Supports Strategy & Program Development Director

Elevance Health•Topeka, KS

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

Long-Term Services & Supports Strategy & Program Development Director Location: Kansas. This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The Long-Term Services & Supports Strategy & Program Development Director drives the strategic and operational performance of Healthy Blue's LTSS program, ensuring alignment and excellence across Care Coordination, Provider Relations, and Operations. This individual will be responsible for strengthening the Healthy Blue KS LTSS team's growth and compliance through strategic partnerships, both internal and external. Acting as an identified State contact, you will serve as the liaison between Health Plan and Long-Term Services & Supports Center of Excellence team, while demonstrating thought leadership across program strategies, proposals for change, and management of new requirements. This position will work closely with the medical officers, quality director, and other clinical partners to provide direction to improve coordination and implement community-based and institutional initiatives. How you will make an impact: Serves as the primary liaison between the State and Healthy Blue Kansas, exemplifying thought leadership, ensuring compliance, and fostering a strong, collaborative partnership. Acts as the subject matter expert regarding the LTSS/Child Welfare market specific clinical, operational and provider expectations. Collaborates with LTSS Center of Excellence on overall performance through monthly reviews and assisting with the development and execution of strategic/innovative solutions. Maintains a working knowledge of the structure which governs the delivery system including but not limited to, waiver structure, contract arrangements/requirements, changes in waiver filings, market landscape, etc. Establish strategy to track and monitor market clinical and operational performance and continued alignment with contractual/regulatory standards including but not limited to: Care Coordination timelines, quality of care, and member/provider satisfaction. Monitors related legislation and advises senior management relative to compliance. Assists in creating company's strategic and annual plans. Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.

Requirements

Requires a BA/BS degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of related experience including 5 years of leadership experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

Deep experience in LTSS programs, particularly in supporting individuals with disabilities, older adults, or youth within child welfare programs, reflecting a commitment to person-centered supports, strongly preferred.
Knowledge and experience in the products and services of the respective industry strongly preferred.
MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary liaison between the State and Healthy Blue Kansas, exemplifying thought leadership, ensuring compliance, and fostering a strong, collaborative partnership.
Acts as the subject matter expert regarding the LTSS/Child Welfare market specific clinical, operational and provider expectations.
Collaborates with LTSS Center of Excellence on overall performance through monthly reviews and assisting with the development and execution of strategic/innovative solutions.
Maintains a working knowledge of the structure which governs the delivery system including but not limited to, waiver structure, contract arrangements/requirements, changes in waiver filings, market landscape, etc.
Establish strategy to track and monitor market clinical and operational performance and continued alignment with contractual/regulatory standards including but not limited to: Care Coordination timelines, quality of care, and member/provider satisfaction.
Monitors related legislation and advises senior management relative to compliance.
Assists in creating company's strategic and annual plans.
Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.