Job Description

Nature of WorkThe Office Director, under the limited direction of the Deputy Commissioner, is responsible for providing leadership, coordination, and strategic vision for two complex and major divisions within the Bureau for Medical Services - Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) and Money Follows the Person (MFP). The Office Director is responsible for developing and overseeing program growth and services to Medicaid members in the HCBS/MFP programs.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:xc2xb7 Planning, developing, and overseeing implementation of program policies and procedures within state and federal regulations and guidelinesxc2xb7 Providing technical consultation, and interpreting and applying statutes, regulations and policies related to the units under their directionxc2xb7 Coordinating with BMS' Finance Department to develop annual cost projections for the HCBS and MFP unitsxc2xb7 Directing the work of managerial and professional staffxc2xb7 Planning operations, and establishing priorities, processes, and procedures for the units under their directionxc2xb7 Reviewing the work of subordinate staff, evaluating employee performance, and identifying staff training needsxc2xb7 Coordinating and prioritizing resources, and providing guidance and support through research, supervision and liaison activitiesxc2xb7 Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and unitsxc2xb7 Overseeing the preparation of special or periodic reports related to assigned units, and analyzing data and reports to identify and determine causes of problemsxc2xb7 Monitoring and evaluating contract deliverables for the government sub-agent fiscal employer agent, the utilization management company, the Bureau of Senior Services, the medical eligibility contracted agent, etc.xc2xb7 Researching a variety of sources related to programs under their purview and policies and procedures to remain informed of issues and to plan, develop and implement improvementsxc2xb7 Participating in and representing the Bureau at state and national conferences and meetingsxc2xb7 Serving as a subject matter expertxc2xb7 Monitoring compliance to assure consistency with legal requirementsOther duties as assignedClick The APPLY Link To Apply Online.IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.Minimum QualificationsTraining: Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
OR
Substitution: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and two (2) additional years full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as described below may substitute for the required training.
OR
Substitution: Six (6) additional years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience as described below may substitute for the required training.
AND
Experience: Seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience, four (4) years of which must have been in a program administration capacity.
OR
Substitution: Post-graduate coursework may substitute for the required experience at the rate of fifteen (15) semester hours of education for one (1) year of experience.***The Division of Personnel uses your complete work history to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***State employment offers a variety of benefits.

State of West Virginia