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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Director, Program Policy in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Director for Program Policy within the Access and Eligibility Services (AES) division. AES is driven by the mission to connect Texans to services by helping individuals and families in need of food, medical care, cash assistance and other social services.The Director uses a working knowledge of the stateand#146;s major health and human services policy environment to advise AES and agency leadership regarding eligibility policy. The Director directs strategic operations and program planning for the Program Policy team. Leading a team of professional policy staff, the Director establishes goals, objectives, guidance and procedures related to eligibility for Texas Medicaid (Title XIX), the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (Title XXI), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the other state and federal programs administered by HHSC and AES.Reporting to the Associate Commissioner for Policy and Quality, the Director of Program Policy oversees three teams under Program Policy:- Medicaid and CHIP- Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities- SNAP and TANFThe Director interacts routinely with agency leadership, legislative offices, federal partners and external stakeholders to inform policy decisions and achieve positive outcomes for Texans. Work is performed under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position is a hybrid position based in Austin with telework available in accordance with agency policy. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that emphasizes innovation through new ideas, strives for excellence by taking pride in their work, embraces peopleand#146;s differences as a source of strength, accomplishes more through partnership, leads by example and learns for continuous improvement.Essential Job FunctionsProvides effective leadership, management, and oversight of the Program Policy team and is accountable for the teamand#146;s effectiveness in meeting short- and long-term goals. Performs all administrative functions related to management and applies appropriate techniques to effectively develop and manage team performance. Directs the planning and implementation of processes and projects related to eligibility policy for state and federal programs administered by HHSC and AES. Ensures policy information is accurate, consistent with state and agency priorities and disseminated appropriately to relevant internal and external stakeholders. Oversees the development of senior-level work plans and timelines. Oversees the allocation of resources to achieve policy and program objectives consistent with agency, CPSO and AES mission, vision and values. Provides guidance, direction, and technical assistance to agency staff on policy, legislative, stakeholder, and communications issues related to AES. Oversees the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of reports and materials in response to requests for information. Reviews and approves high-quality briefing documents, issue papers, correspondence, policy bulletins, and memoranda for senior and executive management decision-making.Effectively communicates program issues to leadership and works collaboratively to identify solutions. Identifies areas of needed change related to AES and makes recommendations for improvement. Maintains rela https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=597067 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.