Overview

This individual leads the Healthcare Services Division, which is an established division under the newly formed Office of Health, Wellness, and Engagement. The Healthcare Services Division Director reports directly to the DOC Executive Director of Health, Wellness, and Engagement. The Director's primary responsibility is to oversee the delivery of healthcare services to people incarcerated in VT correctional facilities. The Director is also responsible for managing best practices in healthcare and correctional healthcare, as defined by available research and standards, and champion the healthcare needs of incarcerated Vermonters.

This position performs executive managerial, administrative, and operational functions which include

• Strategic planning,
• Policy and program development,
• Contract negotiations,
• Ongoing compliance and reporting oversight,
• Intensive management and evaluation of the healthcare services provided to individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

This position requires an extensive amount of coordination and collaboration with other Corrections Executives and Directors, Contractors and Subcontractors, as well as external stakeholders. Duties are performed with independence and require the capacity for critical thinking, working under pressure, and strict adherence to tight deadlines. This position will supervise multiple clinical, technical, and administrative staff.

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Who May Apply

This position, Healthcare Services Division Director (Job Requisition #50977), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact [email protected].

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed mainly in a standard office setting, but with regular need for meetings at correctional facilities and in community settings. Although direct contact with inmates is limited, such situations may arise, creating a potential for physical assault and injury as well as exposure to communicable disease and other dangers. Private means of transportation must be available for required travel as needed. The nature of the duties may entail evening and weekend activity. Pressure of deadlines, budgetary constraints, need for program revisions, and interaction with staff who may promote different concepts and objectives are frequent aspects of the role. There is potential exposure to litigation and involvement in adversary hearings and court cases may occur.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in public health, healthcare administration, organizational leadership or closely related field AND four (4) or more years of experience at a management or supervisory level in a health services organization;

OR

Bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare administration, organizational leadership or closely related field, and eight (8) or more years of professional experience managing a large health services program.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference for management and leadership experience in the correctional health care field.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.