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Job Posting closes: May 7, 2025
Required documents uploaded by: May 7, 2025
Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.
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About the Position
Compensation:
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The position (K0218536)
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has a Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) Program Manager opening in Topeka. The SHCN program promotes the functional skills of persons, who have or are at risk for a disability or chronic disease. The program manager and team of care coordinators are responsible for the planning, development, and promotion of the parameters and quality of specialty health care in Kansas in accordance with state and federal funding and direction.
SHCN provides specialized medical services to infants, children, and youth up to age 21 who have eligible medical conditions. Additionally, the program provides formula services to individuals of all ages diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU) and Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD).
Services may include diagnostic evaluations, treatment services, or care coordination.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Plan, organize and direct activities and manage resources necessary to operate and maintain the Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) program. Oversee the development and dissemination of materials used to inform families, providers, and the general public about SHCN population needs and services. Review, analyze and interpret state statutes, regulations and guidelines on annual basis or more frequently as needed to ensure the program is meeting the needs of SHCN clients and their families, SHCN providers, and the general public. Assist Section Director in the preparation and management of the SHCN budget.
Reviews program efficiencies, efficacy, and improvement opportunities relating to administration of services, especially those related to care coordination services and supports for clients and their families. Develop and implement mechanisms to identify and assess processes and formulate solutions. Provide recommendations to Section Director for program enhancements and improved performance. Provide recommendations for revision or development of expanded SHCN initiatives, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Conduct ongoing research for best practices and identification of activities or initiatives for improvement or enhancements to current systems.
Qualifications
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Ashley Webb
Email: Ashley.Webb@ks.gov
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
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ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
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