Division for Community Living Chief

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

AGE is looking for a strategic leader to oversee the Division for Community Living (DCL). The DCL Chief has responsibility for the management of statewide home-and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs that support Ohioans covered by Medicaid. This talented leader must be knowledgeable in aging and/or healthcare policy, experienced in developing, evaluating, and monitoring large-scale programs, and managing daily operations. The job duties of this position include but are not limited to\: Supervising a team of high-performing professionals and working with direct reports on performance management activities; Overseeing a portfolio of Medicaid–funded programs and waivers that support older Ohioans and their caregivers; Leading the development and execution of a strategy that advances long-term services and supports; Developing and implementing policy and procedural improvements based on data-driven insights; Driving the creation and adoption of clinical quality improvement initiatives; Providing oversight of the AGE-certified provider network; Advising the Chief Program Officer on emerging trends in long term care practices and policy. At the end of the first year in this position, indicators of success include\: Professional and inclusive environment among staff and peers. Improved public value of AGE programs – effective and efficient in achieving outcomes. Demonstrated impact in priority areas and delivery on departmental demands.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in public administration, social work, nursing, gerontology, or another human services field with progressive leadership in a similar role.
• Effective in public speaking, writing impactful correspondence, and maintaining relationships across different teams, internally and externally.
• Demonstrated knowledge of long-term services and supports, Medicaid, Medicare, and Older Americans Act programs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a team of high-performing professionals and working with direct reports on performance management activities
• Overseeing a portfolio of Medicaid–funded programs and waivers that support older Ohioans and their caregivers
• Leading the development and execution of a strategy that advances long-term services and supports
• Developing and implementing policy and procedural improvements based on data-driven insights
• Driving the creation and adoption of clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Providing oversight of the AGE-certified provider network
• Advising the Chief Program Officer on emerging trends in long term care practices and policy

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive