Reference #: 4999853
THE POSITION
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This opportunity is for a Director to oversee the Human Resource and Quality Assurance (HRQA) functional components of the Bedford-Somerset Developmental & Behavioral Health Services (DBHS) agency which is a two-county joinder that supports the counties' HealthChoices program. The major areas directed and developed by this position include: recruitment and employment, development and implementation of all agency policies, employee relations, classification and compensation, benefits administration, contracting, credentialing, safety and health, orientation, training, organizational planning and development, employee services, directs the work of an integrated interdisciplinary staff engaged in the ongoing development, as well as monitoring and evaluation of the facility's continuous quality assurance for approximately 200 full and part-time Civil Service staff, noncivil service employees and several contracted positions.
We offer excellent benefits, pension plan, alternative work schedule options, paid time off, and more!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position serves as the HRQA liaison with the Bedford and Somerset County Commissioners, HealthChoices, Human Services Agencies, Department of Human Services, Office of Administration, State Civil Service Commission/Office of Administration (OA), the Pennsylvania County Worker's Compensation Trust, Attorneys representing DBHS (quality compliance, labor law, worker compensation, unemployment compensation, and County Solicitors) and the general public. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulatory and employment statutes including applicable regulations from Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Office of Developmental Programs, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, HealthChoices, HIPAA, Right To Know Law, The American with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Affirmative Action, Title VI and VII of the National Labor Relations Act, COBRA, IRS Codes associated with the administration of pension plans, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, State Civil Service Act, Department of Human Services Rules and Regulations, Veteran's Preference Act, and EEOC sexual harassment guidelines.
This position is also responsible for directing all aspects of employment under the State Civil Service/OA System processes, as well as the employment processes for the HealthChoices Program. Work involves managing the hiring process, overseeing recruitment efforts, as well as directing and overseeing all adverse personnel action proceedings. This position gives the incumbent the opportunity to provide advice and counseling regarding policy/procedure infractions and/or less than satisfactory work performance, recommend discipline when appropriate, and consult with agency labor law attorney as needed. Key responsibilities include:
Testifying at hearings
Managing the classification program
Evaluating duties, responsibilities, scope, and complexity to assign job titles that most appropriately match the jobs in the classification system
Overseeing job description writing and editing by supervisors
Ensuring accuracy of personnel information in the Electronic Personnel Record
Overseeing the processing of all bi-weekly payroll/status changes for employees
Providing technical assistance regarding quality, personnel, and employment items as needed to the Executive Team, the Joint Board of County Commissioners, and otherHuman Services Agencies
Preparing and presenting the compensation plan and addendums as needed for approval
Directing the administration of benefits and a consistent agency-wide employee performance review program
Overseeing the administration of the worker's compensation program
Analyzing and recommending organizational changes within the agency to include forecasting to meet future agency needs structurally and also career management
Directing employee relations and employee services
Administering the Student Loan Assistance Reimbursement Incentive (SLARI) Program and Referral Hire Program
In conjunction with the Executive Team, assisting with planning staff development and training of agency staff
Reviewing and interpreting laws, regulations, policies and procedures
Handling the Agency's Compliance Committee
Overseeing the Agency Quality Compliance requirements, processes, and activities to ensure compliance
Developing operational plans, policies, procedures, and timetables for quality management activities to be implemented by departments
Creating committees, as needed
Monitoring and analyzing individual feedback and making recommendations for service improvements as warranted
Initiating studies and directing the collection of data for analysis to trends and/or patterns of care, treatment interventions, practitioner performance, and non-clinical support activities, in order to identify successful activities, opportunities for improvement, and to minimize problems and risk
Overseeing the HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer and all activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to DBHS policies and procedures related to the privacy and security of individual health information
Overseeing the DBHS Advisory Board annual evaluation process for DBHS Services
Reviewing reports and addressing issues as presented
Assisting and supporting the development and implementation of specific Continuous Quality Assurance goals
Handling the departmental budget and supporting the management of the Agency's overall budget
Managing the Agency Service Agreement process with external providers
Managing the Behavioral Health Clinical Credentialing process
Additional responsibilities include:
Supervising staff through job coaching, motivation, and teaching
Reviewing and approving staff paperwork including monthly time sheets, expense reports, and requests
Participating in the Capital Improvements Committee
Attending professional related training and state required training as needed
Serving as a member of the Health Choices Executive Team
Participating as a member of the HealthChoices Board of Directors and ad-hoc committees as needed
This position has a shared responsibility for assisting the agency's executive team with overseeing and monitoring the agency's operations 24/7. This position may be required to work remotely during scheduled time off, off hours and/or weekends, or have the need for flexibility to work remotely during regular business hours, and therefore this position is considered an ongoing hybrid position for business necessity.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
On occasion, you may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands, or in the event of an emergency.
Upon hire, new staff begin training and are on probation for 6 months. New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after 3-months of empl
