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Description The Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) provides health care access for eligible low-income residents of Kentucky including children, families, pregnant women, the aged and the disabled as well as a number of programs and services directed at specific eligibility and medical needs. DMS strives each day to meet the mission of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to be a diverse and inclusive organization providing programs, services and supports that protect and promote the health and well-being of all Kentuckians and their communities. If you have a passion for helping others, the Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) wants you to join Medicaid. The DMS Division of Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) is hiring a Branch Manager for our long-term services branch. The Division of LTSS administers several Medicaid programs that provide long term care to Kentuckians who are aged or have a disability. The goal of the division is to provide the support needed to meet an individual’s needs and give them a choice whether it be residing in an institution or living in the community with services whenever possible. The programs within the long-term care branch include Nursing facilities, Intermediate care facilities and clinics, Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Hospice, and Nurse Aide Training Registry. Learn more about us at: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/Pages/default.aspx The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify Responsibilities And Duties • Oversee the operations and program development of the Long-Term Services Branch. • Supervise staff within the Long-Term services branch. • Provide technical assistance to staff, program participants or Medicaid members, providers and other community partners via phone, email or other electronic means. • Draft and monitor contracts within the branch, reviewing and analyzing program data. • Participate in the development of and/or recommend changes to Medicaid policies and regulations, including system changes to enhance economical and efficient operations. • Interpret Federal and State Regulations. • Ensure economical and efficient operation in compliance with state and federal guidelines, regulations. • Conduct desk level and onsite monitoring activities, investigate health, safety, welfare concerns. • Arrange, attend and lead meetings. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. • Experience with Medicaid, Long Term Care, Home Health, Hospice, Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly. • Proficient in Microsoft Office. • Ability to quickly learn Medicaid specific computer applications. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of professional experience in the administration of human services programs, emergency management services, emergency medical technician, paramedic, or related field. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in social work, health administration, labor relations, public or business administration or related field will substitute for one year of the required experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Administrative or business experience, or professional, subprofessional, or clerical work in a human services area, emergency management services, emergency medical technician, paramedic, or related field will substitute for the required education on a year- for-year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Working Conditions Incumbents working in this job title typically perform duties in an office setting.

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