Job Description
The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking a director to plan, organize, and manage all functions of the Medicaid and Data Analytics Division, including business functions related to waiver and local service authorizations, benefits for people served, and agency data reporting and analytics. Coordinate with other departments, including community contracts and residential services and SSA regarding policies and procedures that cross areas throughout the agency to assure they are updated and support strategic growth of the agency. The nature of work will include, but is not limited to the following:
- Identify areas for improvement and suggest strategic goals or new initiatives in the division as they relate to the strategic plan for the agency. Plan and manage staff to take actions to meet those goals.
- Manage and oversee all processes and procedures related to financial and business activities associated with the authorization of waiver and locally funded services, supports, and miscellaneous items, including PAWS enrollment, CPT authorizations, etc.
- Oversee all activities related to HCBS Medicaid waiver allocations, eligibility, and enrollment.
- Working with directors and department managers, coordinate the development and review of annual budgets for the Medicaid and Data Analytics division and divisions related to SSA, waiver, residential and contract services, and work with the Chief Business Officer to ensure expenditures remain in budget as planned throughout the year. Recommend budget revisions when necessary.
- Plan, coordinate and oversee analysis of agency data for trends and patterns related to routine and special reports such as board reports, waiver match, DODD and other financial obligations, COG contracts, etc. Create forecasts and identify areas for discussion or creation of program plans. Work with the executive team to identify additional steps needed to relate to data integrity and analytics.
- Assist with oversight of current and future shared-funding arrangements with other entities.
- Assess staff performance and measure competency with assigned work tasks. Monitor and evaluate staff performance on a regular basis, providing concrete feedback for growth and improvement, including but not limited to annual performance appraisals.
- Prepare and monitor reports for Department Management regarding current financial conditions and operations.
- As necessary, represent Cuyahoga DD in dealings with other State, regional and local agencies, and organizations. As necessary, attend and participate in meetings, committees, conferences and make presentations on applicable topics.
- Assist in training staff and providers on applicable topics.
- Oversee and direct hiring, training, and development of staff.
- Participate in the Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) program in accordance with DoDD rules and regulations and guidance from Cuyahoga DD MAC Coordinator.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Supervise and direct the following staff: Medicaid Services Administrator, Supervisor, Data Management and Fiscal Administrators.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Occasional evening meetings are required; occasional travel to Columbus and to other counties.
SALARY & BENEFITS: The Cuyahoga County Board of DD is a mission-driven organization. Attracting, retaining, and developing great talent is fundamental to achieving the Board’s mission. We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including the way we compensate our employees. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes not only pay, but non-cash compensation such as extensive paid time off, outstanding healthcare benefits as well as free dental, vision, and life insurance, and so much more. We also have a fantastic pension plan through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. If that wasn’t enough, you will have the opportunity to work in an outstanding work environment as part of a multidisciplinary group of professionals.
- SALARY : The salary range posted is the full range for employees in Pay Schedule G. It is not the range for a new hire. It is the Cuyahoga DD’s intent to pay a salary that is reasonable and competitive based on the market rate for the position, and because we are committed to our current employees, internal equity is also a factor when hiring new staff.
The Cuyahoga DD recruits and retains outstanding individuals who are committed to our mission of supporting and empowering people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community. We seek to attract diverse staff who desire to inspire, to promote abilities and talents, to foster inclusion in all aspects of community life, and to hold themselves and others to high expectations. We hope you choose to join our team!
Remote Work Statement: Our positions are not remote. There is an onsite expectation for all of our positions. Although we do permit some remote work at home with flexible, hybrid work schedules for some of our positions, we do expect staff to be able to commute to our facilities in Cuyahoga County, Ohio on a regular basis. We have facilities in Parma, Cleveland, and Highland Hills, Ohio, and all employees will be based in one of these three cities. All positions come with the expectation that the employee will work onsite at an assigned facility in Cuyahoga County some days each week as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related area required.
- Minimum of two years of administrative and supervisory experience in planning, administration, or business management, including accounting, financial management and budgeting preferred.
- Minimum of two years of experience with Community/Residential/Waiver programs and Waiver Reimbursement systems preferred.
- Minimum of two years of experience in contract administration preferred.
- Must hold and retain the Department of Developmental Disability Business Manager certification. If necessary, shall obtain such certification immediately upon hire.
- Valid state of Ohio driver’s license and the ability to maintain an insurable driving record according to Cuyahoga DD policy.
Company Description
At the Cuyahoga County Board of DD (Cuyahoga DD), we recognize that dedicated employees are our greatest resource. Our employees play a key role in supporting and empowering people with developmental disabilities of all ages to live, learn, work and play in the community. High-quality customer service and a positive culture are leading values of our organization. We want to enhance and, at times, improve the life experiences for the people we support.
Employees of the Cuyahoga DD are asked to hold themselves to high expectations and to help raise the expectations for people with developmental disabilities. We need to encourage people to dream of a future that may not have been available to them before now; to support parents to imagine a future for their sons and daughters that includes working alongside typical peers and earning equal pay; to focus on how people with disabilities are more like us than different from us; to lessen dependence on programs and systems and instead rely on friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors for support and assistance; and to educate our communities and local businesses on the many benefits of including people with disabilities in neighborhoods and in the workplace.
The Cuyahoga DD hires a wide range of positions. We are looking for everything from therapists, repair technicians, clerical staff, to IT network engineers and HR professionals, not to mention Support Administrators (service coordinators) to work with the families and individuals we support. No matter your position, the employees of the Cuyahoga DD are proud to be part of an organization that has made and will continue to make a significant impact in the lives of people with developmental disabilities in Cuyahoga County.
At the Cuyahoga County Board of DD (Cuyahoga DD), we recognize that dedicated employees are our greatest resource. Our employees play a key role in supporting and empowering people with developmental disabilities of all ages to live, learn, work and play in the community. High-quality customer service and a positive culture are leading values of our organization. We want to enhance and, at times, improve the life experiences for the people we support. Employees of the Cuyahoga DD are asked to hold themselves to high expectations and to help raise the expectations for people with developmental disabilities. We need to encourage people to dream of a future that may not have been available to them before now; to support parents to imagine a future for their sons and daughters that includes working alongside typical peers and earning equal pay; to focus on how people with disabilities are more like us than different from us; to lessen dependence on programs and systems and instead rely on friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors for support and assistance; and to educate our communities and local businesses on the many benefits of including people with disabilities in neighborhoods and in the workplace. The Cuyahoga DD hires a wide range of positions. We are looking for everything from therapists, repair technicians, clerical staff, to IT network engineers and HR professionals, not to mention Support Administrators (service coordinators) to work with the families and individuals we support. No matter your position, the employees of the Cuyahoga DD are proud to be part of an organization that has made and will continue to make a significant impact in the lives of people with developmental disabilities in Cuyahoga County.
