Reentry Services Provider Support Specialist (Term-Limited)

Full Job Description

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

Envision Yourself Working at HCPF

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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 plans

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage

• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Flexible 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 Leave

• Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees

• Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements

• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

• Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees

• Reduced college tuition through CSU Global

• Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility

• Some 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-programs

We are looking for a Reentry Services Provider Support Specialist for the Behavioral Health Benefits Section of the Behavioral Health & Incentives Coverage Office (BHIC)!

BHIC administers and oversees 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.

BHIC plays an instrumental role in achieving the mission of the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) to improve access to cost-effective, quality health care services for Coloradans.

Within BHIC, the Behavioral Health Policy and Benefit Division manages and implements Behavioral Health (BH) benefits and designs BH programs including initiatives to expand services and widen the BH safety net.

The Behavioral Health Benefits (BHB) Section of BHIC implements and monitors contracts requirements, operations, and performance improvement, including administering change at the federal and state levels, for Dual Special Need Plans (DSNPs), the capitated physical health initiatives, and the Capitated Behavioral Health Program administered by the Regional Accountable Entities (RAEs).

This section interprets and operationalizes state and federal managed care and parity regulations.

The BHB Section collaborates most closely with sections within the BHIC Office, the Finance Office’s Payment Reform and Rates teams, and the Cost Control and Quality Improvement Office (CCQI), especially the Accountable Care Collaborative team, to develop and implement outcome metrics and process improvement monitoring for the Medicaid managed care contracts.

BHB oversees alignment and reporting requirements as outlined in State and Federal Rules, Regulations and Legislation as well as CMS waiver authorities governing BH services and oversight of the corresponding policies and communication avenues necessary to support alignment and reporting requirements.

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.**

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING AS REENTRY SERVICES PROVIDER SUPPORT SPECIALIST:

• Support implementation of the Reentry Services component of the 1115 waiver, in alignment with the goals of the Reentry State Planning Grant.

• Work with stakeholders, contractors, correctional facilities, HCPF staff and other state agencies to conduct stakeholder engagement on reentry services throughout the lifecycle of the Reentry State Planning Grant.

• Help design and provide technical assistance and provider support to correctional facilities on reentry services and billing.

• Support implementation of inter-agency policy and procedures between HCPF, contractors, state agencies, correctional facilities and stakeholders.

• Contribute to the implementation of the Reentry demonstration processes, guidelines, rules, and standards in alignment with the Reentry State Planning grant requirements and broader 1115 waiver requirements.

• Manage contracts and supports the development of reimbursement processes for 1115 Reentry Services.

• Term-limited position funded through 7/31/2026 with potential for extension.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1B3XX

ADMINISTRATOR III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

There are two ways to qualify for this position:

Option 1:

Experience Only:

Six (6) total years of professional experience in criminal justice, behavioral health, medical billing, public policy, stakeholder engagement, or an occupational field closely related

Option 2:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Healthcare Administration, Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Public Policy, Public Health, or a related field

AND

Two (2) total years of professional experience in criminal justice, behavioral health, medical billing, public policy, stakeholder engagement, or an occupational field closely related.

Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following:

• An associates will count as two years of experience

• A bachelors will count as four years of experience

• A masters degree will count for six years of experience

• A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience

Note: Per the Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your transcripts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous relevant professional state experience

• Masters degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

• Professional experience with:

  • Medicaid reimbursement strategies, including billing and cost reporting

  • Criminal justice or reentry services

  • Engaging external stakeholders with competing interests

  • Presenting and explaining technical information

  • Project management (including use of Smartsheets or another project management tool)

Skills to Support Success

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner

• Excellent reasoning, analytical, and problem solving ability

• Strong research/investigation skills

• Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed, while possessing the ability to work in a team environment

DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.

• Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.

• This is a term-limited position with funding through July 31, 2026. Successful candidates will sign a Waiver of Retention Rights and normal personnel rules regarding retention will not apply. Additional information regarding term-limited positions can be found here.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative.

This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Additional 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 Process

The 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, Anupreet Kaur, at anupreet.kaur@state.co.us.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.