- Medicaid and CHIP
- Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
- SNAP and TANF
-
Manager V – AES Program Policy
2 weeks ago
Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Austin, United StatesJob Description: · The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified and motivated candidates to fill a Policy Manager position within the Access and Eligibility Services (AES), Program Policy division. AES is driven by its mission to connect Texans to ...
-
Management Analyst V
3 weeks ago
Health & Human Services Comm Austin, United StatesThe Management Analyst V serves as a Senior Policy Advisor for the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG), reporting to the Deputy Inspector General for Policy and Strategic Initiatives. The Senior Policy Advisor is knowledgeable about Texas Medicaid fee-for- ...
-
Administrative Asst Iii
1 week ago
Health & Human Services Comm Austin, United StatesThis position reports to the Director of Program Policy within the Office of Policy. Work involves coordinating meetings and conferences and disseminating information, and coordinating internal administrative support work. The position works closely with other administrative staf ...
-
Program Specialist V
2 weeks ago
Health & Human Services Comm Austin, United StatesProgram Specialist V · - This position performs advanced policy and administration work related to housing for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Work involves providing leadership, developing, analyzing, and revising programs. Work includes facilitating activitie ...
-
Research Specialist I
3 weeks ago
Health & Human Services Comm Austin, United StatesThe Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General was established to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in publicly funded Health and Human Services programs. The OIG Policy and Strategic Initiatives team supports this mission by providing OIG staff with policy gu ...
-
Director of Public Health Policy
3 weeks ago
Dept of State Health Services Austin, United StatesUnder the general direction of the Medical Director within the Center for Public Health Policy and Practice (CPHPP) at the Texas Department of State Health Services, the Director of Public Health Policy performs advanced managerial work relating to the advancement of public healt ...
-
Budget Analyst V
2 weeks ago
Dept of State Health Services Austin, United StatesBudget Analyst V · - Under the direct supervision of the Branch Manager, performs highly advanced technical and consultative work assisting with the oversight of the daily operations and activities. Assists Branch Manager with implementing goals and objectives; developing guideli ...
-
Public Health Policy Analyst
3 weeks ago
Dept of State Health Services Austin, United StatesThe Public Health Policy Analyst will join a highly engaged and impactful team. Under the guidance of the Director of Public Health Policy within the Center for Public Health Policy and Practice (CPHPP) at the Texas Department of State Health Services the Public Health Policy Ana ...
-
Reimbursement Analyst Ii
2 weeks ago
Health & Human Services Comm Austin, United StatesThe Reimbursement Analyst II position performs work for the Provider Finance Department (PFD) under the supervision of the Manager of the Payments Team. This position performs highly-advanced (senior-level) consultative services and in the collection of intergovernmental transfer ...
-
Contract Specialist V
2 weeks ago
Dept of State Health Services Austin, United StatesProvides high-quality customer service to external and internal customers by prompt responses to inquiries, taking the initiative to solve problems, exercising flexibility, and continuing to seek improvements within the unit and program areas. Interacts routinely with customers i ...
-
Information Technology Ba Iii
1 week ago
Health & Human Services Comm Austin, United States*Teleworking opportunity is available. Will be required to come into the office once per week*- The BA III reports to the Daily Operations manager and serves as a Product Owner (PO) for the Daily Operations program. Activities for this position include working with agile/scrum te ...
-
Reimbursement Analyst I
2 weeks ago
Health & Human Services Comm Austin, United StatesReimbursement Analyst I position performs work for the Financial Services Division, Provider Finance Department under the supervision of the Acute Care Manager over the Supplemental Payments Team. Work includes developing and implementing data analysis to determine and evaluate p ...
-
Program Specialist V
1 week ago
Dept of State Health Services Austin, United StatesProgram Specialist V · - Performs advanced consultative services and technical assistance including establishing and monitoring goals and objectives and expanding program capacity and the implementation of best practice strategies. Develops funding requests to achieve program goa ...
-
Texas Dept of Licensing and Regulation Austin, United StatesThe Multi-Program Administrative Assistant is selected by and responsible to the Compliance Section Manager with some activities assigned by the Section Manager, program specialists, and/or team leads. The Multi-Program Administrative Assistant provides highly complex administrat ...
-
Manager Iii
3 weeks ago
Health & Human Services Comm Austin, United StatesManager III- Duties include oversight and management of policies and projects related to fraud prevention for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid for Children and Families, and Medicaid for the Elderly and ...
-
Medical and Dental Benefits Policy Manager
3 weeks ago
Health & Human Services Comm Austin, United StatesThe Medical and Dental Benefits Policy Manager (Manager V) in Texas Medicaid reports to the Director of Medical and Dental Benefits Policy in the Office of Policy. · - This position performs highly advanced (senior level) managerial work administering daily operations and activit ...
-
Program Specialist Vi
3 weeks ago
Health & Human Services Comm Austin, United StatesProgram Specialist VI · - This position performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance Work involves planning, developing and implementing departmental and agency programs and providing consultative services and technical assistance to HHSC ...
-
Director of Health
2 weeks ago
Lake Travis Independent School District Austin, United States**Job Description - Director of Health and Social Emotional Learning** · **Primary Function**: Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Teaching, evaluates and provides leadership for the overall health and social-emotional programs of the District. Re ...
-
Safety Director
2 weeks ago
WeDriveU Austin, United StatesThe **Director of Safety** will provide leadership to the implementation of the company's safety efforts; to plan, implement and supervise the corporate safety program and ensure compliance with the company philosophy and all legal operating requirements. This job classification ...
-
Safety Coordinator
2 weeks ago
Safety Coordinator Role Austin, United States**Location for this position is in Temple, TX** · **Job Summary**: · The Safety Coordinator is responsible for implementing, administering, maintaining and coordinating all Company safety policies and programs including safety training and inspections for the assigned project and ...
Director, Program Policy - Austin, United States - Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services
Description
Job Description:
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Director for Program Policy within the Access and Eligibility Services (AES) division.
AES is driven by the mission to connect Texans to services by helping individuals and families in need of food, medical care, cash assistance and other social services.
The Director uses a working knowledge of the state's major health and human services policy environment to advise AES and agency leadership regarding eligibility policy.
The Director directs strategic operations and program planning for the Program Policy team.Leading a team of professional policy staff, the Director establishes goals, objectives, guidance and procedures related to eligibility for Texas Medicaid (Title XIX), the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (Title XXI), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the other state and federal programs administered by HHSC and AES.
Reporting to the Associate Commissioner for Policy and Quality, the Director of Program Policy oversees three teams under Program Policy:
The Director interacts routinely with agency leadership, legislative offices, federal partners and external stakeholders to inform policy decisions and achieve positive outcomes for Texans.
Work is performed under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position is a hybrid position based in Austin with telework available in accordance with agency policy.The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that emphasizes innovation through new ideas, strives for excellence by taking pride in their work, embraces people's differences as a source of strength, accomplishes more through partnership, leads by example and learns for continuous improvement.
Essential Job Functions:
Provides effective leadership, management, and oversight of the Program Policy team and is accountable for the team's effectiveness in meeting short- and long-term goals.
Performs all administrative functions related to management and applies appropriate techniques to effectively develop and manage team performance.Directs the planning and implementation of processes and projects related to eligibility policy for state and federal programs administered by HHSC and AES.
Ensures policy information is accurate, consistent with state and agency priorities and disseminated appropriately to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Oversees the development of senior-level work plans and timelines.Oversees the allocation of resources to achieve policy and program objectives consistent with agency, CPSO and AES mission, vision and values.
Provides guidance, direction, and technical assistance to agency staff on policy, legislative, stakeholder, and communications issues related to AES.Oversees the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of reports and materials in response to requests for information. Reviews and approves high-quality briefing documents, issue papers, correspondence, policy bulletins, and memoranda for senior and executive management decision-making.
Effectively communicates program issues to leadership and works collaboratively to identify solutions. Identifies areas of needed change related to AES and makes recommendations for improvement. Maintains relationships with program and agency staff to stay informed of potential and pending program changes.
Ensures effective program integration through successful communication and coordination between various divisions, departments and units within the HHS system and with agency partners.
Negotiates and coordinates complex program changes with federal officials and state leadership. Oversees interpretation and implementation of complex federal and state statutes, regulations, and guidance. Provides concise summaries of changes to inform agency staff, stakeholders, clients and legislative staff. Maintains ongoing and current knowledge of state and federal health and human services policy priorities. Coordinates activities related to legislative session and implementation resulting from new legislation. Serves in a lead role for legislative tracking, bill analysis, and agency cost estimate development for AES. Represents AES in meetings with executive leadership, legislative hearings, council and committee meetings, and conferences and seminars.
Performs other duties as assigned and required to meet the mission and goals of HHSC
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to health and human services programs.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
Knowledge of Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, and TANF programs and the other state and federal programs administered by HHSC and AES.
Knowledge of Health and Human Services System agencies and programs.Knowledge of state and federal legislative process.
Knowledge of project management principles.
Knowledge of strategic planning and program evaluations.
Skill in developing and evaluating policies and procedures to assess risk and develop contingency plans and to make recommendations and decisions.
Skill in policy analysis.Skill in using independent judgment to evaluate problems and make decisions and recommendations.
Skill in effective communication practices, orally and in writing.
Skill in synthesizing complicated and technical information into concise materials appropriate for an external audience.
Skill in handling multiple assignments, prioritizing and delegating to meet deadlines.
Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions.
Ability to adapt to changing conditions and direction.
Ability to establish goals and objectives for a complex government organization.
Ability to effectively plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
Ability to collaborate and develop effective working relationships with agency team members, working quickly with multiple parties to devise solutions and resolve conflicts.
Ability to employ empathy and best practices for interpersonal communication with clients and families navigating a complex system.
