Job Description

　　MassHealth is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Director of Child and Family Health. Reporting to the Director of Parent, Child, and Family Policy, the Deputy Director of Child and Family Health is responsible for leading and managing child and family health policy development and implementation. The Deputy Director drives workstreams in collaboration with other MassHealth teams and across the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) on key policy priorities related to child and family health policy.

　　Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

　　Develop, advance and implement key initiatives affecting children & families.Consult with other programmatic units on policy decisions and programmatic design affecting children and families.Convene internal stakeholders to ensure internal coordination and alignment on priorities with respect to children and families.Work with sister agencies (e.g., DCF, DYS, DMH, etc.) to advance collaborative efforts and align approaches to serving children and families. Engage external stakeholders to communicate, engage and seek input on potential policy changes.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Knowledge of youth and family health needs and delivery system. Matrix manager with experience mentoring and supervising junior staff--effective communicator with the professionalism and confidence to build relationships within and outside MassHealth.Entrepreneurial mindset - ability to identify opportunities, develop solutions and lead teams to successful execution.Skilled collaborator, experienced working in teams and groups.Effective leader - motivate and lead teams through complex and sometimes challenging work.Experience thinking through questions of business process and organizational structure in rapidly evolving environments. Health equity-minded leader-understands the impact of longstanding health care inequities for MassHealth members and centers reduction of disparity within policy development.

　　TO APPLY:

　　Please upload both Resume and Cover Letter for this position when applying. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

　　About MASSHEALTH:

　　To improve the health outcomes of our diverse members and their families by providing access to integrated health care services that promote sustainable & equitable health, well-being, independence and quality of life.

　　For more information about our agency and programs please visit: www.mass.gov/masshealth

　　Pre-Offer Process:

　　A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

　　Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

　　Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

　　If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form .

　　For questions, please the contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #2.

　　Qualifications

　　MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

　　Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

　　Substitutions:

　　I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.

　　II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

　　III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.

　　IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

　　Comprehensive Benefits

　　When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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　　An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

　　The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.