JOB
STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATIONThis position is term-limited through June 30, 2027.Envision Yourself Working at HCPFNOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package: PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plansMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverageAutomatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability CoverageLife and AD&D InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick LeaveAccrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary EmployeesFlexplace and Flextime work arrangementsVariety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount ProgramFree RTD EcoPass to all eligible State EmployeesReduced college tuition through CSU GlobalCredit Union of Colorado Membership EligibilitySome positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs. https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programsWe are looking for a Health Related Social Needs and Waiver (HRSN) Unit Administrative Assistant for the Stakeholder Engagement Section of the Health Policy Office (HPO)!The Stakeholder Engagement Section leads advising, planning, and facilitating engagements with HCPF’s many stakeholders. The Section newly houses a unit on health-related social needs policy and 1115 waiver administration for the Department. This unit coordinates across offices and with other agencies to lead the Department’s strategy on health-related social needs like housing and nutrition. The Health Policy Office (HPO) is responsible for the administration and performance of Medicaid State Plan services and programs. The services and programs include both physical health and behavioral health and span the managed care continuum from fee-for-service to fully capitated risk programs. Staff within HPO are responsible for stakeholder relations, policy development and implementation, grant oversight, contract management and performance, program administration and overall Medicaid program performance. HPO plays an instrumental role in achieving HCPF's mission to improve access to cost-effective, quality health care services for Coloradans.This position can work fully remotely from anywhere in the State of Colorado. **Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.**
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING AS HRSN UNIT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Provide support to the Health Program Office and the Stakeholder Engagement Unit with a focus on the 1115 waiver and health-related social needs initiatives. Support all aspects of the Health-Related Social Needs and Waiver Unit including, but not limited to, scheduling meetings; reviewing and editing documents for both internal and external distribution; and managing staff resources. Use SharePoint, Google email and calendar and slides, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Access in preparing correspondence, reports, charts, manuals, and other materials. Responsible for proofreading, formatting, printing, and copying final versions as directed and maintaining Office procedures.Conduct other duties including: Agenda development and logistics; Meeting minutes; Clearance tracking;Responding to email and written inquiries from various stakeholders;Photocopying; Word processing; Budget monitoring; Data entry; Preparation of presentation materials; Web publishing; Supply ordering; Data entry; Responding to telephone and written inquiries from State agencies, clients, providers, and the public.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
How to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.Comparative Analysis ProcessThe comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.ADAAA Accommodations: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Virginia Miller, at virginia.miller@state.co.us.The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
