BH/DID Program Administrator (FFTL)

Advertisement Closes 10/12/2024 (8:00 PM EDT) 24-06125 BH/DID Program Administrator (FFTL) Pay Grade 17 Salary $79,764.24 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab Location Location Varies The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Description Do you want a job that helps others? Are you passionate about ensuring youth and parent voice in all decision making? Do you want to make a difference? Then our BH/DID Program Administrator position may be just for you! The Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disorders is the State Mental Health Authority for mental health and substance use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery services, and contracts with 14 community mental health centers (CMHCs) to deliver behavioral health services across the state. Our BH/DID Program Administrator for Region 1 will serve our following counties: Ballard, Calloway, Caldwell, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg, Allen, Barren, Butler, Daviess, Edmonson, Hancock, Hart, Henderson, Logan, McLean, Metcalfe, Monroe, Ohio, Simpson, Union, Warren, Webster. Our work environment values diversity and inclusion and we offer benefits including health, life insurance, flexible work schedules, paid sick and vacation leave and retirement benefits. This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Administer Kentucky SIX program for youth with child welfare and/or juvenile justice involvement, and their families, in the Region 1. Represent the Department and Kentucky SIX on intra-and inter-agency teams to collaboratively address systems issues for this population. Serve as regional point person and subject matter expert for all Kentucky SIX activities. Facilitate regional Kentucky SIX management & implementation team; support regional interagency councils to identify system issues impacting the population of focus; develop and implement communication between regional and state governing bodies and implementation teams; gain cooperation among regional partners to improve access, use, & quality of services and supports to population. Provide implementation support to behavioral health providers and other system of care partners in Region 1 that work with youth and families who have child welfare and/or juvenile justice involvement via administrative oversight, consultation and coaching. Work in tandem with partner agency staff to assure positive outcomes this population. Represent the Department on inter-cabinet and cross cabinet work groups concerning system of care expansion and sustainability efforts in Region 1. Provide implementation support to improve staff competencies and professional development for those serving the population of focus. The ideal candidate would: Works well with a variety of people Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills Has strong leadership skills Understands System of Care framework; Values diverse perspectives; Understands importance of evaluation and data collection in continuous quality improvement; Has knowledge of child and family behavioral health services and supports; Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills; Has skills in facilitation, negotiation, and problem-solving; Has basic computer skills/knowledge of Microsoft Office, and Is able to facilitate a team, work as part of a team, and individually. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of professional experience in the administration or management of institutional activities, BHDID Central Office, community, or agency programs. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in behavioral health, disability or a health related field (such as human services, psychology, nursing, health administration, substance abuse, special education, rehabilitation, social work, sociology) will substitute for two years of the required experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional professional experience in the management and/or administration of a clinical or administrative program, program analysis, financial analysis, or general administration of activities within a facility/institutional/community setting or central office will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Working Conditions Works primarily in an office setting within a behavioral health or intellectual disabilities program. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Beth Jordan at beth.jordan@ky.gov or 502-782-6172. 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