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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$57,503.52 to
$86,109.12
PAY GRADE: 39
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Social Services Chiefs manage the overall design, analysis, development and evaluation of social services programs.
Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives.
This position is located within the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) of Health and Human Services - Community Based Care Program. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, and friendly co-workers, and is a great place to work. The mission of the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible.
The Chief of the Community Based Care Program is responsible for providing statewide program development and management of service delivery for two Medicaid waivers, including State Plan services, Community Service Options Program for the Elderly (COPE), Homemaker Program, and a Personal Assistance Services program. In efforts to assist elderly and persons with disabilities in maintaining their independence and avoiding placement in residential care facilities, Social Workers, under the supervision of the Social Services Chief II, locate, coordinate, monitor and evaluate in-home personal care and household assistance services.
The incumbent administers the development and implementation of the programs; ensures compliance with federal requirements for Medicaid waivers and State regulations; identifies, formulates and implements changes in policies, procedures and standards and evaluates their effectiveness and impact on program operations, assuring the services are consistent and in compliance with state and federal expectations; implement contracts and interlocal agreements that sustain or enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance; gather input from agency personnel and other interested parties regarding operations regularly, including through the use of advisory and supervisory meetings; and acquire approval for operational changes as appropriate or directed; maintains a comprehensive reporting system including centralized and local database systems for client tracking, payment tracking, utilization and delivery. The incumbent also completes performance indicator reports; reviews, compiles and analyzes statistics and expenditure reports to monitor progress toward agency and unit goals; develops and revises policy and procedure manuals for programs; and manages contract development to ensure adequate services are provided.
The incumbent will also participate in the development of the operating budgets for the biennium; present information to the executive and legislative groups as needed; and manage resources to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Community Based Care unit.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, health or social science, public or business administration or related field and four years of professional social services experience which included directing social services or the operation of a program unit; coordinating program activities with officials and representatives of other agencies; interpretation and application of complex federal regulations, writing program policies, procedures, and reports; and conducting research and preparing recommendations for management. Two years of the required experience must have included supervision of staff at a paraprofessional level or above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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The exam will consist of a rating of training and experience weighted 100%. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. Your score will be based on the information provided in your application and your responses to the questions asked below. If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Along with each answer, identify the position(s) and/or training (as described in your application) where you gained the background asked for in the question. Absence of experience/training asked for in a question is not necessarily disqualifying. Failure to answer the questions will result in a score based solely on the application.
Those applicants deemed amongst the most qualified will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. |
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1) Describe your supervisory experience including the number of years and where the experience was gained.
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2) Describe your experience, including the number of years, managing State and Federal grants.
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3) Describe your experience, including the number of years, with Quality Assurance programs.
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4) Describe your experience, including the number of years, writing and developing policies and procedures.
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5) Describe your experience, including the number of years, preparing and analyzing draft bills and testifying before the legislature.
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6) Describe your experience, including the number of years, preparing analytical or data reports and interpreting state and federal legislation.
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