Arizona Department of Child Safety · 12 hours ago
Health Program Manager 2
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency dedicated to partnering with families and the community to ensure the safety and permanency of children. The Health Program Manager 2 coordinates care management duties within the System of Care program, focusing on enhancing quality in health care delivery for children involved with DCS.
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Responsibilities
Performs Care Management activities for children involved DCS with complex physical and health care presentations which includes technical assistance and advocacy for systems of physical and behavioral health care delivery and DCS processes (i.e. Courts, Caregivers). Documents efforts
Serves as a field accountability partner to DCS CHP's managed care organization (MCO) partner in child-specific and system related functions to improve health care outcomes for children in care including, but not limited to, Child and Family Team (CFT) fidelity, care coordination and other performance management activities
Develops and maintains professional relationships among system stakeholders with efforts focused toward identifying child-specific and system oriented enhancements to improve health care to children served by DCS
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), DCS and DCS CHP policies and procedures and participates in data-driven performance management to advise quality and network activities
Participates in activities beyond regular work hours on a rotational basis; handle incoming telephonic inquiries from members, providers, caregivers and DCS staff during off hours
Other duties as assigned as related to the position
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field
At least two years of health care advocacy through the child and family team process, developmental or physical health providers or systems including managed care or child welfare system
Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment
Ability to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, government (Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and insurance benefits including AHCCCS Medical Policy and Contractors Operations Manuals
Knowledge of new regulations on federal, state and local levels as well as practice guidelines and standards of practice
Skills in assessing, determining, and evaluating appropriate disposition and making independent judgments based on critical thinking skills and expertise
Skills in professional behavior, promoting cooperation and team building
Skills in communicating effectively and professionally using all modalities i.e. technology, written letter, and verbal with both providers and caregivers in a way that is both clear and concise
Ability to maintain and manage caseloads working independently with minimal direction
Ability to anticipate and organize work flow
Ability to work with a high volume caseload, deal effectively with rapidly changing priorities
Ability to follow through on responsibilities
Benefits
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4:00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Company
Arizona Department of Child Safety
Azdcs is a government organization providing child safety services, including child abuse reporting and youth support.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Barbara Corella
Chief Procurement Officer
Gillian Vanasse
Chief Operations Officer
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