Program Consultant Sr Medical Assistance W5440 REPOST

Title: Program Consultant Sr. (Medical Assistance) #W5440 REPOST

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist II

Hiring Range: $75000 $83000/yr.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location:DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website:www.dss.virginia

Recruitment Type: General Public G

Job Duties

At the Virginia Department of Social Services we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement we commit ourselves to listening learning and cultivating environments of trust respect and positive engagement. Together we are missiondriven eager to achieve and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

We design and deliver highquality human services that help Virginians achieve safety independence and overall wellbeing. We are a $2 billion agency one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies along with faithbased and nonprofit organizations to promote the wellbeing of children adults and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1650 (state) and 12200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System who ensure that thousands of Virginias most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

In addition to a rewarding work experience VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits pretax spending accounts state funded Short and Long Term Disability paid holidays vacation tuition assistance free wellness programs and a state retirement plan with options for taxdeferred retirement savings including employer matching Employee Benefits.

The Virginia Department of Social Services Division of Benefit Programs is currently seeking a Program Consultant Sr. This position will be responsible for recommending gathering and preparing policy and procedures for the operation of Medical Assistance programs while ensuring that they align with federal and state law and regulations. Incumbent provides policy guidance training and support to the Regional and the Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) staff to ensure accurate and timely eligibility determinations for Medical Assistance. Incumbent will also provide information regarding Medical Assistance issues to individuals public agencies private groups/organizations and other connected partners and stakeholders. Serve as lead on committees work projects special initiatives and training efforts etc. Incumbent will also assist in the development of tools (guidance documents forms training materials etc. needed to efficiently and accurately administer Medical Assistance programs in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Provide direct support to State partners Regional and Local Medical Assistance staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable experience in the administration of human service programs at a state or local level.
• Indepth working knowledge of Medical Assistance programs policies and operations.
• Considerable experience with Virginia Case Management System (VaCMS).
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and data analysis experience.
• Considerable skills with the interpretation and application of complex federal and state regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrated ability to set and maintain priorities plan and manage work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with a variety of constituencies partners and stakeholders to address program issues.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a solutionoriented way with colleagues manager and other state staff.
• Effectively communicates VDSS position and unit policy in a way that is clear concise and understandable to different groups and stakeholders.
• Ability to take the initiative to problem solve and resolve issues concerns and inquiries.
• Demonstrated ability to plans organize and effectively complete assignments according to deadlines while maintaining program goals.

Additional Considerations

• Considerable experience administering human service programs at the state or local level preferably in Virginia.
• Indepth working knowledge of Medicaid/FAMIS programs policies and operations.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprintbased criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

VDSS will record information from each new employees Form I9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal EVerify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability hours and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealths Teleworking policy on a casebycase basis.

Selected candidate may be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

To be considered for this position you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the online Virginia Jobs (PageUp) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional considerations as stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

VDSS does not provide sponsorship.

VDSS is an official certified state agency that values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants if requested during the application and/or interview process.

If you have been affected by Policy 1.30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card) you must submit this document through the Virginia Jobs (PageUp) employment site when you apply.

Contact Information

Name: VDSS Division of Human Resources

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.