Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly Policy Analyst Job at State of Colorado Job Opportunities
Department Information
STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED: OPTION FOR REMOTE WORK IN STATE
NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.
This is a term limited position through March 31, 2024.
The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package:
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PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
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Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
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Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
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Life and AD&D Insurance
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
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11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
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Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees
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Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements
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Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
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Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
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Reduced college tuition through CSU Global
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Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
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Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs. https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
We are looking for an Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly Policy Analyst to join the Benefits & Services Management (BSM) Division of the Office of Community Living (OCL)!
OCL administers the Colorado Medicaid programs that provide long-term support for people with disabilities and older adults. OCL strives for a system that is person-centered, seamless, and offers a continuum of services and innovative funding mechanisms for Coloradans today and in the future.
BSM administers the state’s long-term care programs such as nursing facilities, hospital backup, Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and community long term care programs such as Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs. The Division plays an important role in working towards the Department’s mission to improve access to cost-effective, quality long term care services and support for Coloradoans.
This position was created by federal legislation through H.R. 1319,
the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021.
This position can work fully remotely from anywhere in the State of Colorado.
**Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.**
Description of Job
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING AS PROGRAM OF ALL INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY POLICY ANALYST:
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Determine and continually evaluate and modify performance metrics. -
Implement processes for development of a PACE pay for performance plan including timelines, key milestones, and policies.
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Coordinate with other Offices to develop regulations and processes for implementation of a PACE pay for performance.
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Identify and analyze reporting data from PACE organizations that identify performance metrics that can be used for a pay for performance structure.
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Monitor, analyze, and make recommendations for the program, including developing performance metrics, identifying payment structure, and verifying data.
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Provide technical assistance to providers, case management agencies and others regarding program operations.
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Manage contracts with vendors for the creation and implementation of a PACE pay for performance to ensure quality of deliverables.
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Analyze complex data for trends and create reports regarding quality and service delivery.
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Organize and facilitate meetings with very large corporate entities, disability community stakeholders, and other interested parties to determine and implement strategies for PACE pay for performance that take into consideration the goals and opinions of all parties.
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Attend off-site meetings at other agencies, occasional off-site training, off-site audits and will meet with stakeholders and contractors.
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Develop PACE statute amendments and regulations.
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Represent the Department through the Medical Service Board regulatory implementation process.
Term limited through 03/31/2024.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
HERE'S WHAT WE NEED YOU TO HAVE:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
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Two years of professional experience in health care compliance, policy analysis, health care administration, or law.
Substitutions:
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
HERE'S WHAT WE'D LIKE YOU TO HAVE:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Professional relevant state experience
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Master's degree in public health, healthcare administration, or public administration
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Professional experience with:
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Long term services and supports
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Compliance and oversight within healthcare
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Government administration
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Data analysis
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Stakeholder engagement
Healthcare quality development
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Skills to Support Success
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Critical Thinking
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Problem Solving
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Process Development
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Negotiation
Conflict resolution
Definition of Professional Experience: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.
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Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
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This is a term-limited position with funding through March 30, 2024. Successful candidates will sign a Waiver of Retention Rights and normal personnel rules regarding retention will not apply.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY
(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS
The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.
Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS
The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Virginia Miller, at virginia.miller@state.co.us.
The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
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