Human Services Analyst

THE POSITION

Do you have what it takes to identify barriers to accessing the behavioral health service system; and, develop strategies to address those barriers? Do you have strong communication and analytical skills? Are you independently motivated with business writing ability and a knowledge of Microsoft applications? If so, then this job may be the next step in your career path.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Human Services Analyst, you will serve as the policy specialist for the Behavioral Health Medicaid program, having a leading role in the management and development of the HealthChoices Behavioral Health Managed Care program while ensuring consistency with state and federal standards and best practices in services delivery. Using a high degree of initiative and critical thinking skills, you will provide program direction regarding the interpretation and application of regulations and policies. This includes drafting bulletins, public comments, Medicaid State Plan Amendments, policy clarifications, and consultation on Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) related matters. You would also serve as the lead staff coordinating the review and approval of requests for the use of managed care reinvestment funds for critical services throughout the Commonwealth.

This position is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication and critical thinking skills who enjoys working independently. OMHSAS/BPPPD promotes a culture where staff exercises considerable independence in decision-making while operating within established Commonwealth policy, procedures, and guidelines. This job will provide you with a great avenue to utilize your skills, training and experience to further enhance and strengthen the publicly funded behavioral health system in the Commonwealth.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report to the office located at 303 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, two days per week (Tuesdays & Wednesdays). In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating human services, social services, health care services, or health care insurance programs; and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating human services, social services, health care services, or health care insurance programs.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college tr