Governor of Illinois
Special Assistant for Health Related Social Needs
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Job Description
- Req#: 37673
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Subject to management approval, serves as the Director’s Special Assistant for the Health Related Social Needs for the 1115 federal waiver
- Serves as expert resource for the development and administration of the Agency’s Health Related Social Needs 1115 waiver program
- Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, including but not limited to the Governor’s Office, Legislators, sister state agencies, community organizations, and healthcare providers to ensure collaboration and
support program initiatives - Meets with agency administrators to resolve sensitive issues, problems and to improve administrative links between the Executive Office and agency staff
- Plans and organizes the program budget
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
- Requires completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in public policy, public health, social work, public administration, business administration or a similar field of study
- Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public policy, public health, social work, public administration, or business organization
- Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience working in the healthcare industry or government
- Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience developing and implementing policy for a public or private organization
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience conducting research on healthcare policies, Medicaid regulations, or federal waiver submissions
- Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience serving as spokesperson and/or subject matter expert for a healthcare program
- Advanced degree in public policy, public health, social work, public administration, law, business administration or similar field of study
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends
- Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop and/or cell phone
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description
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Senior Public Service Administrator
Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Job Posting ID: DO37673
Start Date: 05/13/2024
Closing Date: 05/29/2024
Salary: $10,500 - $12,500 (Anticipated Salary Dependent Upon Qualifications)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: EXEMPT****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.Job Posting Details:
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Office of the Director is seeking to hire a dynamic individual to serve as the Director’s Special Assistant for Health-Related Social Needs , to lead our 1115 Federal Waiver Program. As an expert resource, you'll lead the development and administration of initiatives aimed at addressing critical social determinants of health. Your role will involve fostering partnerships with key stakeholders, from government bodies to community organizations, to ensure seamless collaboration and support for program initiatives. If you're passionate about driving systemic change, resolving complex issues, and managing program budgets, join us in making a tangible difference in healthcare equity and access.
HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
Employees receive a robust benefit package including:
If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!
At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.
HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description
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Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607
Agency Contact: HFS.DPASPApps@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & ManagementThe main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.