Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program Coordinator (Human Services Program Consultant - PN 20013782)

Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program Coordinator (Human Services Program Consultant)

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.  Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Bureau of HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis (BHSH) works to reduce the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and hepatitis B and C through surveillance, prevention, and care. The bureau also offers treatment through participating providers and services to eligible Ohioans living with HIV and STIs.

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What You'll Do:

BHSH has an opening for an Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program (OHDAP) Coordinator. OHDAP provides medications to treat HIV and HIV-related conditions. The OHDAP Coordinator will evaluate and determine eligibility for enrollment into OHDAP & the Health Insurance Premium Payment program (HIPP). Duties include: 

• Assessing client eligibility, securing required documentation, making a determination and responding to clients by phone and/or mail.
• Maintaining appropriate client records per ODH policy and guidelines.
• Assisting clients in obtaining needed resources through referral coordination and mentoring.
• Monitoring and evaluating programs through onsite visits and telephone contact.
• Providing technical assistance and consultation to program providers and to community agencies on eligibility and program requirements.
• Developing educational materials for use and distribution by state/county/local government agencies, providers, potential clients, medical facilities, and the general public.
• Making presentations to specialized groups on access, eligibility and coverage.
• Participating in program planning sessions and public hearings related to the OHDAP program as required by federal statute.
• Consulting with other HIV CARE Services (HCS) staff on program issues to coordinate services.
• Making recommendations for revision to standard forms and procedure (e.g. informational material, fact sheets, listing of local, state and federal resources).
• Attending trainings and conferences to keep abreast of trends, legislative and other changes affecting OHDAP and HIPP programs including Ohio Medicaid Spenddown Payment Program.

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 12 on the 1199 Pay Range Schedule. 

Unusual Working Conditions: May require travel.

Educational Transcript Requirements: Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree. 

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health or pre-medicine or comparable field AND 18 mos. exp. in delivery of human services, health care services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider. 

-Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related or comparable field AND 6 mos. exp. in delivery of human services, health care services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. 

Job Skills: Human Services

Technical Skills: Database administration, Planning and development, Technical documentation, Program management

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Collaboration, Consultation, Interpreting data.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in social or behavioral science, health or pre-medicine.
• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating a health program.
• Experience providing consultation and technical assistance to specialized groups.
• Experience with Medicaid, Medicare, or Market place/ACA insurance.
• Experience developing training material.
• Experience presenting to specialized groups.
• Experience with computer software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with evaluating and determining program eligibility.
• Experience in maintaining and documenting client records.
• Experience working with policies and procedures.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active work record.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 12, Step 1 of the 1199 union Pay Range Schedule ($31.74 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($33.35) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITION:

You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details.

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.