Quality Initiatives Division Chief, DD4
Quality Initiatives Division Chief, DD4
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Job Description
Travel Statement
Travel including overnight is required as needed. The selected candidate must be able to provide their own transportation or must have a valid drivers license to operate a state vehicle.
Background Check
Offers of employment will be contingent until the recommended candidate passes a drug test and
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.
Core Values:
- Promote Independence- Provide resources that foster independence and autonomy throughout the lifespan.
- Empower Communities- Deliver sustainable relevant solutions that empower communities to act within the best interest of their elders.
- Challenge Ageism- Promote new perspectives of aging that challenge the traditional declinist narrative.
- Advocate for Excellence- Advocate with and for Ohios elders to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.
- Engage in Innovation- Engage the aging network by staying innovative flexible and attentive to the evolving needs of our partners and stakeholders.
To learn more about the Ohio Department of Aging and our programs visit our website.
About the Role
Supervising a team of high-performing professionals and working with direct reports on performance management activities.
Leading the development and execution of a strategy that advances the Ohio Standard for Quality in long term care.
Driving the creation and adoption of quality improvement and workforce development initiatives.
Designing and implementing high-value educational initiatives that enhance long term care quality.
Seeking relevant insights into long term care quality data and trends and monitoring state and federal policy developments and their impact.
Overseeing the Excellence in Clinical Education Learning (EXCEL) Academy a multi-modal technical assistance program for Ohios nursing homes.
Engaging key industry stakeholders to help shape and refine system-wide quality initiatives.
Advising the Chief Program Officer on emerging trends in long term care practices and policy.
At the end of the first year in this position indicators of success include:
Professional and inclusive environment among staff and peers.
Expansion of the EXCEL Academy.
Demonstrated impact in strengthening long term care facility staff practices to support quality of care and quality of life.
For more in-depth job duties please clickhereto view the position description.
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
About the Ohio Department of Aging
The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) is a cabinet-level agency within the executive branch of the Ohio state government. The director of ODA is a member of the Governors cabinet serving as principal advisor and advocate for 2.8 million older adults and their families. Through services support and activities that cover a wide spectrum of issues ODA strives to achieve its mission to foster sound public policy research and initiatives that benefit older Ohioans.
ODA is the federally designated agency responsible for developing and administering multi-year state plans that advocate for and provide assistance to older Ohioans and their families. In addition to the centralized functions the agency designates and contracts with community providers and a network of 12 Area Agencies on Aging who manage a wide array of federal and state-funded supportive services. These services assist older adults to live as independently as possible; promote healthy aging and active community involvement; and support family members in their vital care giving role.
To promote the agencys vision of Ohio the best place to age in the nation ODA actively collaborates with consumers stakeholders from key associations government and the public. The independent Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and the Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports are also located within ODA.
Ideal Qualifications
Bachelors or advanced degree in public administration hospital or nursing home administration nursing or related field is preferred with progressive leadership in a similar role.
Excellent leadership skills in building developing and managing educational or workforce development programs.
Effective in public speaking writing impactful correspondence and maintaining relationships across different teams internally and externally.
Demonstrated knowledge of nursing home administration long term care services Medicaid Medicare and Older Americans Act programs a plus.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
