Program Manager II for LTC and Institutional Services
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The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Health & Human Services - Agency 25Location:Beatrice, NE, Lincoln, NEHiring Rate:$29.829Job Posting:JR2024-#######6 Program Manager II for LTC and Institutional Services (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):12-16-2024Job Description:DHHS, Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care, is hiring the next Program Manager II for LTC and Institutional Services. In this role, you'll oversee teams conducting utilization reviews and nursing facility services, collaborate with stakeholders and providers, and drive strategic planning to achieve long-term goals. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve here in Nebraska!Examples of WorkThe Program Manager II will:* Provide supervision and guidance to the ICF/DD Program Specialist responsible for utilization reviews for Medicaid funded residents in the ICF/DDs.* Provide supervision and guidance to the nursing facility teammates within the unit.* Perform strategic and long-term planning for assigned functions and teams and establish long-range program requirements and objectives.* Interact and collaborate with stakeholder and provider groups, agency workgroups, contractors, and providers regarding providing effective program services.* Be responsible for operation of assigned programs and administer within budgetary constraints.Requirements / Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, education, health sciences, public health, education, law or related field and one year experience in program planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, evaluating, marketing a program or service and supervising/managing staff. Related coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.Preferred Qualifications: Experience in long-term care systems which can include nursing facilities or ICF/DDs. Experience with interpreting and analyzing laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards affecting residents of long term care settings. Knowledge of: procedure and policy development; methods and techniques of program planning; federal and state laws, rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to health and human services programs; quality assurance mechanisms; principles and techniques of planning, monitoring and evaluating human services programs and service delivery systems.Must possess a valid Nebraska Driver's License.Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln, OR the Beatrice State Developmental Center (BSDC).Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesKnowledge of: federal and state regulations, policy development, and requirements for ICF/DDs and Nursing Facilities, knowledge of PASRR requirements, knowledge of the Medicaid Management Information System in regards to prior auths and claims, etc.Ability to: relate well with a diverse number of individuals or organizations; work with people in a variety of roles (leadership, cooperation, education, networking); work with vendors to ensure services are provided appropriately.Skill in: presenting information to groups or individuals in oral or written form; problem solving; prioritizing; goal setting; conflict resolution.BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: Opportunity StatementThe State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.