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MyFlorida GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60064452 - ESS Medicaid Policy Specialist in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60064452 - ESS Medicaid Policy Specialist
Date: Jul 1, 2024
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 QUINCY, FL, US, 32353 CRAWFORDVILLE, FL, US, 32327 MIDWAY, FL, US, 32343 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 SOPCHOPPY, FL, US, 32358 MONTICELLO, FL, US, 32344 WAKULLA SPRINGS, FL, US, 32327 QUINCY, FL, US, 32351
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Requisition No: 832492
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60064452 - ESS Medicaid Policy Specialist
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60064452
Salary: $42,000 min to $52,000 max - based on relevant experience
Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2024
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Open Competitive Opportunity.
Government Operations Consultant II Economic Self Sufficiency Policy & Programs Team ESS Policy Specialist – Medicaid Eligibility
THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE OFFICE.
Location: 2415 North Monroe Street, Suite 400, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Some travel will be required.
This is a full-time Career Service position, working 40 hours per week.
Regular business hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST, Monday to Friday.
Salary to be determined, based on experience, up to $42,000 min to $52,000 max.
If selected for hire, current DCF employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Note: Be prepared to provide a copy of your degree/diploma or request official transcripts from your school in a sealed envelope. Unofficial transcripts are not accepted. All documents must be in English, clear, and legible, showing all signatures and pertinent details. Foreign degrees must be validated by a third party to meet the US equivalency requirements. All costs are the responsibility of the applicant.
One (1) or more years in Economic Self Sufficiency (ESS) program policies, and sufficient knowledge and expertise in the ESS operational processes.
Preference will be given to candidates who meet the following:
One (1) or more years’ experience in determining eligibility for the Medicaid program - Food Assistance (FA), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) and Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) eligibility, including federal administrative policies, procedures, guidelines, and directives related to program eligibility, and a solid working knowledge of other public assistance programs administered by DCF. Detailed and up to date knowledge of federal and state laws, and policies of public assistance programs.
Demonstratable knowledge of ESS databases and information technology systems.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This is a responsible professional position in the Medicaid eligibility policy unit of the ESS Program Office. The individual in this position will be responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of program policy; planning and developing new and improved programs; analyzing the impact of proposed legislation; developing and coordinating implementation of Medicaid Program policy, participating in special projects; coordinating inter-program development activities; evaluation studies; and coordinating inter-program development activities. This position must maintain a thorough knowledge of Medicaid eligibility by reviewing federal administrative policies, procedures, guidelines, and directives related, and a solid working knowledge of other public assistance programs administered by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). This position assists in the evaluation and assessment of proposed changes to eligibility and operations; identifying potential problems; and, recommending appropriate actions necessary to prepare administrative rules, state plans, legislation, and policy materials, including Medicaid policy transmittals, clearances, and training.
The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Maintain up-to-date knowledge concerning the Medicaid Program, including pertinent statutes, Title XIX of the Social Security Act, Medicaid State Plan, Florida Administrative Rules and Regulations of the Department of Health and Human Services, public assistance manuals, procedural guides, and the FLORIDA System.
Research, review and analyze federal regulations, proposed regulations, federal laws, state laws, Supreme/District Court decisions pertaining to public assistance policy. Develop responses to proposed regulations by analyzing the impact of changes to current program policy.
Be aware of decisions at federal, state, and departmental levels requiring program development and implementation activity. Research, review, analyze and evaluate options for program policy changes in conjunction with identified customer and/or program needs incorporating fiscal impact; prepare related issue papers for consideration.
Review the impact of proposed changes affecting Medicaid eligibility in federal statue and regulation, state law statue and judicial decision. Prepare analysis describing the effect and impacts of these changes.
Analyzes the need for and recommends policy and procedural changes in Medicaid Program policy based on review, analysis, evaluation and assessment of performance reports and other appropriate data sources.
Coordinates with state and federal staff as well as other interested parties on development and implement Medicaid Program policy.
Prepares written policy material, addressing Medicaid eligibility in a uniform, concise manner.
Assists in the development and presentation of training materials related to Medicaid Program policy changes.
Prepares timely and clear responses to circuit/regional inquiries related to Medicaid Program policy and procedure.
Follow up on changes to Medicaid Program policy to evaluate impact and recommend additional actions.
Identifies necessary FLORIDA System programming changes and assist in preparing design requirement documents. Assists in acceptance testing and provides policy related technical assistance on FLORIDA System functionality.
Analyze program office reports and/or circuit/regional office reports related to Medicaid eligibility for the purpose of interpreting outcomes and impacts of program policies.
Assist in interpreting policy and procedures to program office staff and other state and federal agencies and provide interpretations.
Assumes responsibility for consultation with other units within the program office, and the legal department in the development of policy material and procedures.
Assists in the development and presentation of training materials related to Medicaid Program policy.
Compiles facts and materials for court and other related cases and consults with General Counsel and circuit/regional legal staff on legal issues.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
Detailed and up to date knowledge of federal and state laws, and policies of public assistance programs.
Ability to manage a complex organizational unit, maintains control, analyze performance and operational problems, and develop creative solutions with minimum resources.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate with clarity and conciseness, orally and in writing.
Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
Knowledge of social, economic, administrative, and planning techniques.
Detailed knowledge of the department’s organizational structure and its functioning.
Ability to work effectively with individuals within and outside the department, including the media, legal services, organizations, and client advocacy groups.
Ability to conduct research studies.
An understanding of computer systems and their impact upon program operations.
Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
To learn more about DCF please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
No state income tax for residents of Florida.
Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com ).
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition waivers.
And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES
US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov . (http://www.sss.gov./)
RETIREE NOTICE If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
BENEFIT RECOVERY SCREENING Candidates applying to positions in the Economic Self-Sufficiency Program may have a Benefit Recovery check completed to validate current or former public assistance case information before completing the hiring process.
If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee