<p>Class Definition</p> <p>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist in the administration of planning and policy functions; to be responsible for program planning and policy development; to supervise and coordinate the work of a staff engaged in writing and developing various financial, medical and social service plans and programs; and to do related work as required.</p> <p>SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; work is reviewed through conferences and reports for conformance to prescribed agency standards.</p> <p>SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, directs, coordinates, schedules and reviews the work of a staff of professional, technical and clerical workers who are responsible for preparing the State Plans and policy development of various federal/state or state financial, medical and social service programs and for distributing the same to appropriate statewide staff.</p> <p>Illustrative Examples of Work Performed</p> <p>To assist in the administration of the planning office which develops State Plans, policies and procedures, monitors and evaluates programs, gathers and interprets statistical reports.</p> <p>To be responsible for program planning and policy development including the dissemination of approved policy in the form of policy manuals for departmental staff members.</p> <p>To supervise and coordinate the work of a staff engaged in writing and developing various financial, medical and social service plans and programs.</p> <p>To review federal and state legislation and program instructions relating to new or revised policies and to direct the necessary changes in existing policies and procedures.</p> <p>To act as liaison with federal officials in regard to state plan requirements.</p> <p>To consult with other administrators and the staff responsible for programs in regard to the development of plans, policies and procedures.</p> <p>To be responsible for development of forms needed by various financial, medical and social service programs.</p> <p>To supervise the administrative processes necessary before the implementation or revision of program rules and regulations.</p> <p>To be responsible for the receipt, analysis and distribution of federal directives impacting upon various human service programs.</p> <p>To insure the efficient and effective functioning of the policy office.</p> <p>To do related work as required.</p> <p>Required Qualifications for Appointment</p> <p>KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITITES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques involved in the planning, developing and coordinating of human services programs and the ability to apply such knowledge in the administration of planning and policy functions; a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of social programs administration; the ability to interpret laws and regulations which impact upon department programs and policies; the ability to develop policy and procedures manuals for the various financial, medical and social service programs; the ability to develop and utilize both manual and computer forms and recordkeeping systems; the ability to supervise professional, technical and clerical staff members engaged in the development of public human services programs; the ability to prepare written reports dealing with various management functions; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal and state officials working in the social services area; and related capacities and abilities.</p> <p>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</p> <p>Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in the field of Social Work, Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field; and</p> <p>Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a responsible administrative position involving the development of programs, policies and procedures for social programs.</p> <p>Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.</p> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>The Assistant Medicaid Hierarchy Program Administrator is responsible to ensure that the processing and eligibility determination of request for benefits related to the different Medicaid programs are in alignment with the Medicaid policy and DHS's processes and best practices.</p> <p>The person in this role will report to the Associate Director for Medical Services and work closely with the operations administrators, and other Medicaid program staff to oversee, monitor and implement plans/strategies as well as established procedures and processes to ensure program efficiency, timeliness and that the agency is meeting established goals for each program in the Medicaid hierarchy. The person in this role will work with the team to identify needed resources and support, participate in system updates, support the development of standard operational processes, develop and/or propose strategies for program improvements and success.</p> <p>The preferred candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of the different programs in the Medicaid Hierarchy which includes Long-Term Services and Support (LTSS), Community/Complex Medicaid (EAD), Katie Beckett, Sherlock/Ticket to Work (TTW), MPP, Medicaid Ex-Parte, EMERS, etc. The individual will have demonstrated ability to successfully work and coach staff on all Medicaid Hierarchy tasks within RI Bridges. The individual will serve as escalation contact to ensure that customers and applicants' issues and escalations are addressed timely.</p> <p>Preferred skills for a successful candidate include extensive management experience, strong agile leadership skills, ability to work independently using good judgement in balancing competing priorities, commit to and adhere to deadlines, accountability for meeting goals and objectives, seek solutions and solve problems.</p> <p>https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf</p> <p>https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf</p> <p>For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.</p> <p>Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.</p> <p>Employer State of Rhode Island</p> <p>Address One Capitol Hill</p> <p>Providence, Rhode Island, 02908</p> <p>Website http://www.apply.ri.gov</p>