68900171 - OPS HEALTH SERVICES & FACILITIES CONSULTANT

Requisition No: 843294 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68900171 - OPS HEALTH SERVICES & FACILITIES CONSULTANT

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 68900171 

Salary:  $19.69 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 12/27/2024 

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Bureau of Health Care Policy & Oversight seeks a self-motivated individual to serve as an OPS Health Services and Facilities Consultant within the Assisted Living Unit. 

The successful candidate will function as a member of a cooperative team that is responsible for the registration, licensure, and/or certification of various categories of health care facilities and will be responsible for providing information and technical assistance for all application matters pertaining to licensure and/or certification of assigned programs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

You will review applications and supporting documents for compliance with licensure requirements within statutory timeframes for Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) and Adult Day Care Centers (ADCC).

You will provide information and technical assistance to licensed providers and applicants.

You will enter current information from providers into VERSA and scan all pertinent documents into Laserfiche.

You will analyze, review, maintain, and process renewal, initial, change of ownership, and bed/capacity change applications for assisted living facilities and adult day care centers.

You will prepare omission letters, notice of intent to deny letters, notice of intent to withdraw letters, intent to suspend and revoke letters, and other correspondence related to assisted living facilities and adult day care centers.

You will maintain a close working relationship with field office staff members and Agency attorneys.

You will work cooperatively with coworkers within the unit, bureau, division, and agency to ensure timely and accurate information is available within the Agency and with other state and federal agencies, as appropriate.

This position is knowledgeable of rules and regulations which govern the ALF and ADCC programs.

This position assists in the development of policies, procedures and protocols as they relate to the ALF and ADCC programs.

This position represents the Agency at meetings, conferences, workshops, depositions and hearings.

This position performs special assignments, as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position will be filled at the base hourly rate of $19.69 and is non-negotiable.

This is a full-time position for 40 hours each week. Hours are 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time-critical. The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time. Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee.

All applicants must ensure that all employment and detailed information about work experience is listed on your applicant profile and/or resume (including dates of employment, reason for leaving, military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. Applicants who do not provide all information necessary to meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for this position.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for Other Personal Services (OPS) employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

•              No state income tax for residents of Florida;

•              State Group Insurance coverage options (must meet eligibility requirements), including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

•              Savings & Spending Accounts;

•              401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan administered through VALIC (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan);

•              Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)

For a more complete list of benefits and eligibility requirements, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

What is OPS employment?

OPS employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks.  OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment, and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee.

OPS employees do not serve probationary periods or become permanent in their positions because they serve at the pleasure of the agency head.

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•Knowledge of program planning, program development and evaluation methodologies required for the initiation of new programs and licensure reforms.

•Knowledge of health and human services delivery systems and their impact on community and regional social systems.

•Ability to analyze and evaluate data, make recommendations and complete assignments timely.

•Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

•Knowledge of health facilities, operations and management principles and practices.

•Ability to understand and apply applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

•Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and insure proper completion of work assignments.

•Ability to work independently and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Two (2) years of professional health care licensure, regulation and/or certification experience or;

Two (2) years of professional experience relating to health care delivery, health care administration, or

Three (3) years of nonprofessional health care licensure, regulation and/or certification experience.

Preference will be given to applicants with:

A bachelor’s or an advanced degree from an accredited college or university with one of the following:

One or more years' experience working as a licensed health care professional, or professional experience in health care administration, health care planning, or other health, rehabilitation or social service program;

Two or more years' experience technical writing;

Two or more years' experience interpreting statutes and administrative rules.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT:  JEAN MILLER 850-412-4453

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.