Departmental Specialist 13 Innovation and Human-Centered Design Specialist

Lansing, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 2559 - 3820

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities services and programs that promote a healthy safe and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity respect and fairness. For more information please visitMDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

This position serves as the specialist for human-centered design (HCD) and the position applies this approach to develop and improve Medicaid policies and programs that better serve Michigan residents while aligning with MDHHS strategic priorities.

Human-centered design is a structured iterative approach to problem-solving that prioritizes understanding the needs experiences and challenges of the people most directly impacted by a Medicaid program or policyin this case Medicaid members providers and other stakeholders.

This position is responsible for leading and/or acting as a resource for the identification design and testing of innovative Medicaid policies and programs to meet commitments more effectively.

Position Description

Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on Apply in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employmentshould include month and year and hours per week.
attach a cover letter.
if applicable attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based internet or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date and the registrars signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelors degree in any major

Experience

Departmental Specialist 13
Four years of professional experience including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Additional Requirements and Information

The physical location of this position is 400 S. Pine Street with remote options available. Based on operational needs and within established limits remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense including:

A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
Suitable lighting furniture and utilities.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including but not limited to responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

For information about this specific position please email. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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Job DescriptionThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities services and programs that promote a healthy safe and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all em...