AHCCCS

Address:  801 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Must reside in Arizona.

Salary:  $85,000 - $91,000

Grade: 25

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position is eligible for full-time remote work (including virtual office arrangement in Arizona).

Join the State of Arizona!

At the State of Arizona, we prioritize a fantastic work/life balance for our employees. Enjoy engaging work, flexible remote options, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and ample opportunities for career growth.

We are seeking a candidate who can self manage, is very proactive, ready to work immediately on this agency program, is familiar with the justice systems and federal initiatives and has strong knowledge on how this system operates throughout the state of Arizona. If you have at least three years experience in a justice-related position (e.g. courts, corrections, law enforcement); program monitoring or other data-specific experience and operating knowledge of the justice systems in Arizona – this could be the perfect fit for you.  Come Work With Us! 

What You'll Do:

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Assistant Director of the Division of Behavioral Health and Housing, position is responsible for serving as the agency's lead for justice initiatives including reach-in programs, pre and post release targeted case management and care coordination for members being released from incarceration. This position will be responsible for independent decision-making related to work assignments as well as leading groups of professionals through consensus-based decision making to ensure united focus on programmatic goals. This position will be responsible for day-to-day decision making and program implementation to ensure that assigned projects are implemented in accordance with Agency and work team guidance.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Monitoring and evaluating compliance of health plans with Justice Reach-In requirements including the development of data reporting and performing data analysis to validate health plan compliance and to determine impact on member health outcomes. Development of new accountability requirements for health plans through contract, policy and deliverables.
• Development and implementation of Waiver requests and other new authority requests as directed by executive leadership including the implementation, operationalization and evaluation of new authorities specific to justice-involved individuals such as the development of contract, policies and deliverables and monitoring health plan compliance.
• Project management and meeting facilitation cross agency and with external stakeholders. Provision of technical assistance to health plans, providers and other stakeholders including trouble-shooting specific member issues. Participating or facilitating speaking engagements and stakeholder engagement. Maintaining website for justice initiatives.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with justice partners and acting as the AHCCCS representative and in cross agency work groups and/or external meetings on local and national platforms.
• Serves as the AHCCCS Justice involved Subject Matter Expert and provides regular status updates on reach-in and re-entry programming with executive leadership

Knowledge:
• AZ criminal justice system; e.g.: Differences between state DOC and county jails; Familiarity with probation and parole processes; Familiar with the Juvenile justice system (both state and county)
• AZ Medicaid system including basic knowledge of Waiver and State Plan authorities, eligibility processes, service delivery system, service package and the Health Information Exchange
• Social determinants or social factors of health that impact a person's health outcomes including food insecurity, transportation, employment and housing/homelessness including direct experience in working with individuals that experience multiple barriers to health as a result of social factors
• Concepts and techniques associated with strategic planning, implementation, process improvement and change management
• Theoretical and practical concepts of health care market, State government and non-government organizations, health plan operations, provider contracting, processes and programs
• Arizona Management System

Skills:
• Strong organizational and project management skills including meeting coordination, documentation, follow-up and track progress on short-term and long-term projects and initiatives
• Strong communication and public speaking skills including the ability to communicate with diverse audiences of both internal and external stakeholders from Executive Management to AHCCCS members
• Strong technical writing skills Must be skilled in producing written information in a succinct and organized manner that is appropriate for the intended audience
• Problem analysis and ability to make recommendations for improvements, including program evaluation or policy development
• Statistical analysis, data analysis, and research methods
• Developing expectations/goals and measured results and raising the level of team performance and capability

Abilities:
• Work independently with minimal direction
• Identify both internal and external data sources, analyze and summarize data for stakeholder
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize projects and meet deadlines
• Motivate internal and external stakeholders effective to obtain pertinent information for decision making and to communication direction efficiently and effectively
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships including community based organization, advocacy groups and stakeholder groups.
• Recognize and address performance issues and motivate, recognize and reward individuals and the team

Minimum:
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Justice Studies, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field; and three years experience in a justice-related position (e.g. courts, corrections, law enforcement); program monitoring or other data- specific experience

Preferred:
• 3 or more years experience in a justice-related position (e.g. courts, corrections, law enforcement).

• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements [https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf].

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page [https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers].

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.