Deputy Director for Community Based Services - Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Lincoln, NE
Posted: Friday, July 31, 2015
Are you a visionary thinker with excellent communication skills, extensive knowledge of CMS HCBS Waiver programs and a passion for "helping people live better lives"? The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Division, is seeking a demonstrated leader for the position of Deputy Director to lead a dynamic team focused on providing community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
The Community Based Services Section administers three 1915(c) Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers for adults and children. The Deputy Director will provide leadership and direction to teams responsible for statewide service coordination, Waiver management, eligibility determination, quality improvement, survey and certification, technical assistance, contract management, and professional services. The Deputy Director will provide vision for Community-Based services and programs while effectively coordinating budgets, creating policy, reviewing and drafting relevant regulations and legislative proposals and ensuring the Division is adhering to and providing quality services (both specialized and non-specialized) per the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services guidelines.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, social/behavioral science, program evaluation or organization/management analysis or closely related field. Candidate must have experience working with CMS HCBS Waiver programs. Master's degree or other advanced degree in public or business administration or related field preferred. Preference will be given to individuals with experience working with statewide developmental disabilities services and programs. Knowledge of developmental disability service delivery models, practices, trends, issues and laws in developmental disability administration is desirable.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills: strong leadership and communication in the execution of organizational reform, in addition must be able to facilitate initiatives and spearhead organizational efforts to meet and exceed Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services, State and federal requirements.
Position Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Salary: Commensurate with related education, experience and qualifications.
To Apply: If you are a demonstrated leader ready to make a difference, please submit your Resume/CV to Tyla Watson at [email protected]. For more information about the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Division of Developmental Disabilities, please visit our website, http://dhhs.ne.gov.
