Social Services Chief 3

State of Nevada•Reno, NV

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located within Nevada Health Authority's Nevada Medicaid Division in Reno, NV or Carson City, NV. The Social Services Chief 3 position oversees and directs all Medicaid and Nevada Check Up Eligibility and Enrollment (E&E) policy for Nevada’s Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), ensuring compliance with complex and frequently changing federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines. This position will maintain the State Plan related to E&E and manage the development and dissemination of Medicaid/CHIP E&E policy and procedures, develop and manage interlocal agreements with sister agencies performing related E&E functions, and support management of vendor contracts for E&E systems. In addition, this position will provide functional guidance and training support to sister agency staff, oversee the performance of contractors, and will directly supervise Social Services Program Specialist III positions and indirectly Social Services Program Specialist II positions. Social Services Chiefs are assigned programmatic responsibilities which include interpretation of program regulations and requirements; quality assurance; development and implementation of automated systems; preparation and distribution of program policies, procedures, standards and guidelines; entering into contracts with service providers; proposing short and long term goals and objectives; preparing draft bills; and testifying before the legislature. At the higher levels in the series, incumbents may also supervise subordinate Social Services Managers who oversee subordinate supervisors and professional staff engaged in the direct delivery of social services to clients. However, positions allocated to the Chief series spend the preponderance of time managing the overall design, analysis, development, and evaluation of social services programs. Under general direction of an administrator or deputy administrator, incumbents exercise direct control over the policy, system planning, development and monitoring aspects of the largest, most complex, and comprehensive social services and programs or major components thereof. The complexity of the program typically requires a large staff of Social Services Program Specialists and other professional staff. Programs administered at this level are multi-million - dollar entitlement programs such as Medicaid or involve the collection and disbursement of millions of dollars resulting in significant fiscal impact to the State. At this level, programs and services are provided to the broadest client base statewide. Positions allocated to this level manage program development and service delivery or have program responsibility for the most complex programs such as Medicaid and eligibility for various types of public assistance. These programs require the analysis and interpretation of myriad federal and State laws, regulations and guidelines which change frequently. This level in the series is distinguished from the Social Services Chief II by the broader scope of responsibility, the greater complexity of services provided to a larger population, greater supervisory/managerial responsibility and additional experience required to manage comprehensive programs such as Medicaid and Child Support Enforcement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, health or social science, public or business administration or related field and five years of relevant professional experience which included directing social services or the operation of a program unit; coordinating program activities with officials and representatives of other agencies; interpretation and application of complex federal regulations, writing program policies, procedures, and reports; and conducting research and preparing recommendations for management.
Two years of the required experience must have included supervision of staff at a paraprofessional level or above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Detailed knowledge of: methods and procedures of efficient administration; programmatic and operational aspects of related agencies at local, regional, and national levels.
Working knowledge of: effective management practices including budget development, resource allocation and personnel administration; federal regulations, State statutes program manuals, and automated systems to interpret, analyze, and direct the development and implementation of program policies and procedures; interface and integration of organizational processes/units; general and State-specific principles and practices of budgeting and accounting; services, roles and responsibilities of human service agencies at local, regional and national levels; litigation and court decisions impacting assigned program(s); State rules for personnel administration; State legislative process.
Ability to: develop long range plans to achieve agency goals and federal and legislative mandates; conduct research, analyze data, draw conclusions and develop solutions and recommendations; communicate effectively in writing sufficiently to prepare comprehensive reports, proposals, recommendations and bill drafts; design, develop and implement programs; establish program objectives and performance goals; develop criteria to evaluate effectiveness of program operations and apply corrective action plans when appropriate; forecast program and community needs and develop plans to meet those needs; manage contracts and agreements; mediate between contending parties such as clients, staff, legal services, contractors and the agency; modify or adapt program policies and procedures to meet workload demands or unusual circumstances such as atypical caseload growth or loss of funding.

Responsibilities

Establish and monitor the accomplishment of unit and program goals and objectives to ensure programs are administered in compliance with federal and State regulations and in accordance with the goals and objectives of the agency.
Analyze and review data and reports regarding program participation and quality assurance activities; analyze economic and demographic trends and statistical data; determine the availability of resources; consult with administrators regarding agency and program goals and objectives.
Coordinate resources and activities with other chiefs and district or regional office managers; establish performance indicators and goals and objectives; monitor staff activities to determine progress in meeting goals and objectives and assess the quality of work performed; determine the impact and effectiveness of completed projects and assignments and plan for future changes or activities.
Direct the development and ensure implementation of State plans, policies, procedures, and support systems to maximize federal financial participation; review and interpret federal and State rules and regulations; research or direct staff to research the financial and operational impact to programs.
Analyze requested changes to computer and accounting systems and establish appropriate priorities; oversee the development of new or revised policies and procedures and secure administrative approval; respond to inquiries and requests for assistance in the implementation of policies, procedures and system changes; make decisions on unusual cases and operational issues; monitor program quality and compliance through review of management reports and results of on-site reviews.
Manage the development, negotiation and monitoring of cooperative agreements and program contracts to ensure services are provided and operations are conducted within program parameters; oversee the development of agreements, contract documents and amendments; evaluate and adjust reimbursement rates; conduct periodic reviews of personnel, equipment and program operations; meet with contractors and program personnel to evaluate performance and resolve problems associated with requirements set forth in agreements or contracts; determine whether financial reimbursement should be withheld in situations of non-compliance.
Develop or participate in the development and justification of legislative proposals to include drafting proposed legislation; determine fiscal and operational impact; gain the approval and support of administrative staff and present the agency's position to the legislature as requested.
Develop or participate in the development of operating and program budgets and monitor approved budgets; develop cost estimates and justification for new or expanded programs, purchase of equipment, and additional personnel; provide recommendations to administrators for incorporation into the agency budget; present budget proposal to the Budget Office and legislature as assigned; monitor revenues and expenditures and recommend alternatives for program operations in shortfall situations.
Supervise professional personnel and support staff and may provide administrative supervision to higher level professionals in a specialized area related to program operations; participate in interviewing applicants and selecting personnel; delegate authority and responsibility to staff; develop work performance standards and complete performance evaluations; ensure appropriate training is provided; provide counseling and guidance and initiate or recommend disciplinary actions.
Serve as a liaison with a variety of groups and individuals, professional advisory groups, community groups, federal staff at the regional and national levels, district attorneys and judges, the media, agency and division administrators, district and regional managers, and government officials to provide and gather information and to explain program policies and procedures.
Promote program goals and objectives; facilitate advisory group meetings; coordinate program activities among units, State agencies, and local government or community agencies; negotiate solutions to problems and resolve conflicts; and consult with federal regional program administrators on complex program issues.
Perform related duties as assigned.