Director Iii - Austin, United States - Health & Human Services Comm

Health & Human Services Comm

Verified Company

Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Director III
Essential Job Functions:
(30%) Direct and manage the operations and activities of Specialty Health. Provides overall vision, leadership and strategic direction. Responsibilities include development and implementation of program strategic planning, best practices, rules and policy development. Develops and manages systems and processes for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules guidelines, and established policies. Oversees the development and implementation of long-term goals and objectives to achieve successful outcomes, identify trends, and determine appropriate program actions.
- (25%) Provide effective supervision, guidance, coaching and development to direct reports. Establish staff development plans and activities. Oversees the improvement of the program operations and employee engagement efforts.
- (15%) Oversee development and implementation of reports and legislation related to program areas addressing impacts to programs and cross-functional activities. Identify problem(s), and recommend solutions by defining scope, purpose, objectives, time frames, resource requirements and priorities. Ensure reports adhere to federal and state regulation, program mission, vision, and goals. Implements customer service and organizational improvements principles, develops new approaches to effect change management in response to evolving needs of the programs and section.
- (15%) Oversee development of policy and procedure, ensuring no impact to cross-functional activities and that they incorporate innovative measures.
- (10%) Communicate both verbally and written with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Represents Specialty Health at various external meetings, such as, legislative meetings, hearings, strategic planning sessions, or procurement meetings.
- (5%) Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of health care benefit programs for populations with special health care needs and/or chronic health conditions.

Knowledge of HHSC contracting requirements.
Knowledge of related state and federal laws, regulations, policies, rules and requirements
Knowledge of Texas legislative process and public accountability systems
Knowledge of strategic planning, budget management, human resource management, and project management
Knowledge of the principles of leadership and how to effectively interact with various leadership styles
Skill in communication and public speaking
Skill in managing multiple and competing priorities
Skill in independently identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions
Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups
Ability to manage resources; establish office work priorities; and plan and organize the workload to ensure periodic, milestone, and final deadlines are met
Ability to establish goals and objectives
Ability to plan, assign, and evaluate the work of managementlevel staff
Ability to effectively manage and motivate staff, fostering an environment of engagement and accountability
Ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels of an organization, agencies, providers, stakeholders and elected officials
Ability to make timely and effective decisions
Ability to interpret data and develop effective operating procedures
Ability to organize and present information effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to lead in an environment of change
Ability to build effective work teams.
Ability to comprehensively and accurately evaluate reports
Registration or Licensure Requirements:

Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) or attain Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) within one year of start of employment.

Initial Selection Criteria:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience in the management and direction of a large division, agency, or program.
Ten years full time professional experience
Three years of experience providing leadership, guidance and direction to professional staff.
Preferred criteria:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience conducting reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services
Experience managing state budget for the provision of services

Additional Information:

MOS Code:

No military equivalentHHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.