Deputy Secretary
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Job Summary
Introduction
Make a Difference with DHSS
Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being fostering self-sufficiency and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.
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Summary Statement
TheDelaware Department of Health and Social Services is seeking an accomplishedprofessional to join our team as one of three Deputy Secretaries.
DeputySecretaries at DHSS have two primary responsibilities: (1) providing day-to-dayleadership of a subset of the ten Divisions within the Department as theprimary liaison between the Secretarys office and the Division and (2)providing thought leadership and driving cross-cutting policy and operationalinitiatives that advance the Departments mission. The ideal candidate willhave experience in health care coverage and payment value-based care andpopulation health with a passion for improving health care delivery. Significant management experience ideally ina government setting is also encouraged.
Essential Functions
TheDeputy Secretary:
- Serves as a member of the DHSS Cabinet Secretarys Executive Team requiring attendance and participation at various high-level leadership meetings.
- Serves as the supervisor for a subset of Division Directors and through that work supports Directors in addressing challenges provides oversight of priority initiatives and ensures Division activities align with key objectives and federal and state requirements.
- Drives cross-cutting DHSS work in areas of subject matter expertise including developing and implementing new initiatives and supporting response to federal and state policy changes.
- Possesses significant knowledge of health care and state governments role in supporting and financing care delivery.
- Represents DHSS through speaking engagements interactions with stakeholders legislators and the media and service on various boards and commissions.
- Supports the Cabinet Secretary in advancing the Departments mission.
- Interfaces with health system and payer leaders to drive stakeholder adoption of care and payment transformation initiatives.
Job Requirements
Applicants should have education trainingand/or experience demonstrating competence in many of the following areas; thesuccessful candidate may have more experience in some areas than others.
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Experience with health care coverage and financing including inMedicaid.
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Experience with value-based care and delivery system reformincluding designing and implementing programs to improve quality and lowerhealth care costs.
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Experience with population and public health initiatives.
4.Experience in government service at the federal state or locallevel or experience interacting with and supporting the work of federalstate or local governments.
5.Experience in staff supervision which includes planningassigning reviewing and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising throughsubordinate supervisors a group of professional technical and clericalemployees.
6.Experience in developing policies procedures and of policies procedures and regulations is preferred.
7.Experience in budget administration which includes managingdeveloping analyzing and implementing budgets; developing strategic plans andestablishing internal controls.
Additional Posting Information
Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.
Conditions of Hire
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware 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 the U.S. For more information refer to ourJob Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
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