CBC Statewide Director

Company: North Texas State Hospital - Wichita Falls Campus
Location: Wichita Falls
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

The Community Based Care Statewide Director cultivates and facilitates collaborations and partnerships with the Single Source Continuum Contractors (SSCCs) communities., providers, and other stakeholders; Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing oversight, direction and guidance in administration, strategic operations, planning, and responsible for the ongoing implementation of Community Based Care (CBC) throughout the state. Work involves strategic planning by establishing goals and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities and/or business functions; and reviewing and approving budgets within the CBC division; overseeing high-dollar value contracts. Acts as the agency liaison with internal and external relations i.e., Texas Legislature, local governments, and other organizations. Supervises the work of others and may be expected to work outside of regular hours. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports directly to the DFPS Commissioner.

Essential Job Functions:
Directs program activities and/or business functions within a department or division. Develops and establishes goals implements long-term program objectives consistent with the agency?s strategic plan. Provides effective leadership, management and oversight of Community Based Care (CBC) by directing day-to-day activities of the division to achieve agency and program activities and goals relating to state and federal legislation. Oversees monitoring, oversight and enforcement of CBC contracting operations. Oversees and assigns ongoing assignments relating to the to state and federal legislation program and fiscal analysis and implementation; policy development and training development associated with new program practices; analysis and development of recommendations relating to research and grant opportunities; and analysis and implementation of federal court orders. Oversees and assigns development of legislative and other required reports relating to Child Protective Services (CPS) and applicable contractual program initiatives. Reviews and approves management, productivity, and CBC reports and studies. Hires, manages, and supervises CBC division staff. (30%)

Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees. Serves as a member of the Division leadership team and serves as a liaison and subject matter expert for the CBC Division. Represents DFPS in a leadership capacity; provides and presents information to DFPS program areas, DFPS executive management, external stakeholders, local governments and other organizations. Identifies and facilitates opportunities for communication between CBC staff and local stakeholders including the Public Private Partnership. Consults with various representatives, both internal and external to the agency, regarding program activities and contract operations. Reviews and makes recommendations to DFPS Executive Leadership on complex studies, research requests, and legislative analysis. Plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities. (30%)

Oversees and/or prepares a division or department budget and reviews and approves major expenditures; ensures that requirements of funding sources are met. Develops the program?s biennial budget and Legislative Appropriations Requests (LAR) for CPS and executive leadership review. Assures best practices are developed and coordinated for effective service delivery and contract management. (10%)

Oversees the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of reports. Oversees the development, preparation and dissemination of workforce and productivity reports and data to communicate results and develop recommendations for changes or program improvements. Provides guidance, coordination and support regarding the preparation, publication and dissemination of reports, studies and information relating to CBC program actions, policies and procedures (10%)

Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities and/or business functions within a department or division; and identifies need for changes. Establishes and implements reporting requirements for oversight of CBC program performance measures. Provides CBC staff with work assignments, clear direction and information on responsibilities and work performance expectations. (10%)

Develops policies, procedures, and guidelines; and monitors compliance. Provides leadership, oversight, technical guidance and expertise for CBC program policies, processes, activities functions, and contract operations. Identifies systemic issues, policy conflicts, knowledge and process gaps and deficiencies, and oversees implementation of program improvements. Manages the development, evaluation and implementation of CBC policies and procedural changes. Performs other duties as assigned to conduct business operations. (10%)

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program activities related to department programs and contracting.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
Knowledge of program planning and implementation.
Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support an overall business strategy.
Skill in strategic planning and executing and evaluating complex programs, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups
Skill in establishing short, mid and long-term goals
Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions
Ability to direct and organize program activities and/or business functions.
Ability to establish goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
Ability to develop and evaluate policies and procedures.
Ability to prepare reports; to communicate effectively.
Ability to lead team in implementation of complex system improvement efforts
Ability to supervise the work of others.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:


Initial Selection Criteria:
Education- Graduation from an accredited four-year university.

Required Experience- Five years of full-time experience in a supervisory or leadership role.

Preferred experience- Transition and implementation of a program or service. Contract management at the local and state level. Participation in legislative hearings for a local or state government.

Additional Information:
Requisition # 479099

MOS Code:
No direct military equivalent. Note: There may be no military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor?s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.

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