Nursing Facility Rates and Policy Director / Human Services Manager 3 at State of Minnesota Job Listing at DirectEmployers in St Paul, MN (Job ID 4448519-2024-08-16)

Description

**Working Title: Nursing Facility Rates and Policy Director**

**Job Class: Human Services Manager 3**

**Agency: Human Services Department**

**Job ID** : 79401

**Location** : St. Paul

**Telework Eligible** : Yes

**Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

**Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

**Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

**Date Posted** : 08/14/2024

**Closing Date** : 09/03/2024

**Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS Manager

**Division/Unit** : Aging and Disability Services /Nursing Facility Rates and Policy

**Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00am-4:30pm

**Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

**Travel Required** : Yes, up to 10%

**Salary Range:** $46.68 - $67.01 / hourly; $97,467 - $139,916 / annually

**Classified Status** : Classified

**Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

**FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities () : Yes

a) This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework or a mixture of working in our office and Telework

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

**The work you'll do is more than just a job.**

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Nursing Facility Rates and Policy Director will develop and oversee the state's policies for purchasing services from Nursing Facilities (NFs). The individual in this position plays a key role in department, administration and division strategic planning and program development, to ensure a sustainable framework and improved quality and access to long term care programs and services. They direct division staff and operations related to policy development/interpretation, program administration and services and oversees the NF rates policy, systems and processes, and data collection, reporting and research on quality of care and life for NF residents, including consideration of equity with regard to NF access and utilization. The incumbent provides leadership on all legislative work related to nursing home issues and high-level consultation to providers on strategic, technical and planning issues, and performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner.

**Minimum Qualification**

Professional leadership or supervisory experience

AND

2 years of professional experience managing programs, including strategic planning and directing the work of staff OR 5 years of professional leadership or supervisory experience. Experience must include:

Principles of management, public administration, budget administration and contract/grant management processes sufficient to oversee programs and establish priorities, remediate problems, and ensure compliance with established standards

Experience with the aging process and demographic trends, home and community based programs, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Olmstead Decision, Jensen, Older Americans Act, MFP grant, disparities and other federal and state policy directions in LTSS, transition services and housing

Program and policy expertise related to LTSS services, NF services and financing (e. g., rate setting methodologies and models governing NF reimbursement, rates and case mix systems; LTSS research and innovation; design and methodologies supporting rates and case mix systems; Minnesota's health and continuing care programs, systems, financing, coverage and administrative operations and managed care services; Medicare and Medicaid regulations and reporting requirements)

**Preferred Qualifications**

Quality, performance measurement and evidence-based care standards; quality indicator development and monitoring; data collection and analysis principles and practices

State and federal rules and regulations governing budget development, management of allocations/ expenditures, accounting principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data

Federal and state regulatory guidelines for contract management and oversight

Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and/or cultures

**Additional Requirements**

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line ator email careers@ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Compensation Information:
$46.68 / Hourly - $46.68 / Hourly