DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizonas children and adults. Our mission is to promote protect and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care science public policy and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Address:

150 N 18th Ave.

Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $70000

Grade: 24

Under the general direction of the Office Chief of Chronic Disease & Population Health this position serves as the Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) Program Administrator. The position is responsible for projects and assignments that are difficult complex and have increased impact on the state this includes developing implementing and managing new strategic initiatives; implementing major systems and programs that may include or require new approaches directions or dimensions in aspects such as administration program development management or operation. This position will oversee the development strategic planning implementation and update (as necessary) of the Alzheimers Disease State Plan; Coordinate Alzheimers and dementia work groups and task forces; Establish and maintain partnerships and relationships with all relevant state agencies national partners and community organizations in order to meet the community needs and prevent duplication of services; Develop and evaluate existing Alzheimers and dementia programs and services; Identify service gaps; and Increase awareness of and facilitate access to quality coordinated care for people with dementia. This position will be responsible for leading ADHS Alzheimers and Related Dementia program and serve as Arizonas Dementia Services Coordinator. The position will provide grant and fiscal management of the Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementia program contracts and budgets; manage a new or experimental program over a specified period of time in an implementation phase evaluate results make improvements adjustments and recommendations for continuance alteration or discontinuance; collect and share polices methods and practices with partners and communities implementing ADRD activities; and will develop and write detailed reports documents and compendia.

Plan and implement coordination and support of recommendations for public policy concerning Alzheimers disease by maintaining relevant knowledge of research data and program development researching best practices nationwide developing public policy recommendations to policymakers and across state agencies as needed. Prepares and distributes informational publications related to the program.

Develop and update the Alzheimers disease (AD) state plan through coordination with stakeholders. Write review edit publish implement and update the AD state plan in accordance with Senate Bill 1726.

Ability to communicate orally and written. Coordinate outreach programs and services between state agencies local public health departments tribal nations educational institutions and community groups to foster public awareness and education regarding Alzheimers disease and related forms of dementia.

Develops short and long range program plans by coordinating services and activities between groups that are interested in dementia research programs and services including area agencies on aging service providers advocacy groups legal services emergency personnel law enforcement local public health departments tribal nations and state colleges and universities.

Develops and administers the program budget. Utilize grant writing skills to apply for federal funding and other grants related to public health services for early detection and risk reduction of Alzheimers disease and related forms of dementia. Develop reports work plans contracts RFPs and RFGAs. Incorporate early detection and risk reduction strategies into existing department of health services-led public health programs utilizing community partners state agencies and local governments for assistance.

Serves as the program Subject Matter Expert and have excellent interpersonal relationship skills when working with officials contractors and representatives of various agencies and organizations. The position will provide guidance and Technical Assistance to local public health departments related to dementia program activities. Facilitate literature reviews extract compile analyze evaluate synthesis and present information on ADRD data prevention intervention and caregiver programming and resources.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)

Knowledge of:
- Extensive knowledge understanding and expertise in the development and management of Alzheimers disease public health program including methods of building and maintaining community-based coalitions.
-Principles and practices of public health community organization and community and aging health education.
- Behavioral and mental health promotion theory and practice preventive health care practices.
- Methods for designing implementing and evaluating community family geriatric and behavioral health promotion and programs.
- State and federal legislative and regulatory processes health care rules and regulations.
- Principles and practices of public sector management including fiscal and budget organizational behavior and effective communication.
- Principles of health services delivery especially in public health community-based and managed care settings.
- Program planning management and evaluation principles methods and techniques.
- Grants development and management especially related federal rules and regulations.
- ADHS policies and procedures.
- Performance Management (PM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Skill in:
-Group process and interpersonal skills for the coordination and collaboration necessary for the projects for developing and maintaining the working relationships needed to organize and maintain councils task forces committees coalitions and projects.
- Analysis and interpretation of data current professional literature and healthy policy.
- Resource management skills including financial human and material.
-Strong and successful grant writing
-Partnership development
-Oral and written communications.
-Conceptualization designing planning and evaluation of community family and behavioral health promotion programs and strategies.
- Conflict resolution and mediation.

Ability to:
-Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Bachelors degree in Public Health or related field with 4 years of professional experience including two years experience working in the area of Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementia and strategic planning. A Masters degree in a related field may substitute for 1 year of professional experience.

Drivers License.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your other words you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.