This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11607820 Location: Decatur,IL, US, 62526

　　Job Requisition ID: 33976

　　Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

　　Closing Date/Time: 02/13/2024

　　Salary: \$8,279-\$14,310 (Anticipated starting salary range:\$8,750-\$12,000)

　　Job Type: Salaried Full Time

　　County: Macon

　　Number of Vacancies: 1

　　Plan/BU: Term Appointment Gubernatorial (Management Bill) 000

　　****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

　　Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of yourtranscripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of anyapplicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of yourapplication. Please note that the Department of Children and FamilyServices must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (ifapplicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be consideredfor the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other documentin lieu of a Resume or CV.

　　Posting ID #155495

　　About the Position

　　The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking anorganized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve asHealth Policy Administrator. Under administrative direction, thisposition will plan, develop, organize, and manage the statewide programof health services. The position will develop and implement policies andprocedures applicable to comprehensive health care, including dental andvision needs and services for DCFS youth in care. The position will alsoserve as the Department\'s representative in interagency activities forthe improvement of health care systems and provision of services,including all health service-related interagency negotiations andagreements with other agencies. This position is a great opportunity forsomeone who is passionate about children and interested in providingleadership to ensure appropriate health services are provided tochildren and youth in DCFS care. DCFS offers a competitive salary plan,excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for thisposition will have excellent organizational skills, leadershipcapabilities, and the ability to multi-task. We invite all qualifiedapplicants to apply to join innovative team to help make a difference inthe lives of the children and families of Illinois.

　　Job Responsibilities

　　1. Serves as Health Policy Administrator

　　2. Serves as full line supervisor

　　3. Serves as the Department\'s representative in interagency activitiesfor the improvement of health care systems and provision of services,including all health service-related lnter-agency negotiations andagreements with other agencies, such as OHS and DHFS

　　4. Works in collaboration with the Department\'s Medical Director toensure that Department rules, procedures, training, and qualityassurance programs are developed in a manner consistent with establishedprofessionally recognized standards of care

　　5. Develops and negotiates contracts for health services and healthcare consultant services

　　6. ?Provides research, analysis, and interpretation to seniormanagement and regional management in the design and tacticalapplication of community-based services to client services planning anddecision-making

　　7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonablywithin the scope of the duties enumerated above.