STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Director of Rural Health Transformation

Durational Project Manager

Recruitment #251215-0415VR-100

Introduction



Do you have a passion for health programs and policies to improve people’s lives?  Are you interested in starting and leading a new agency division dedicated to improving the health of residents of rural areas across the state?  If yes, we invite you to check out this opportunity to join our team to be the project director for CT’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). 

At the State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS), we are recruiting for an anticipated vacancy as a Director of Rural Heath Transformation (Durational Project Manager) to direct the newly formed Division of Rural Health Transformation in the Commissioner’s Office.  This position will oversee Connecticut’s implementation of the new Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) federal grant, working closely with DSS leadership and coordinating within DSS and across multiple state agencies to ensure all aspects of the grant are implemented successfully. RHTP is anticipated to be at least $100 million per year for five years for Connecticut. For more details about RHTP, see the state’s submitted grant application and this federal webpage.

Position Highlights:
  • This is a full-time (40) hour per week position - 1st shift. 
  • The work schedule is: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
  • This is a hybrid role consistent with the State of CT Telework Policy 
  • The primary location for this position is in Hartford, Connecticut. Travel (primarily in-state) will be required.
  • This position is durational and will terminate at the end of the RHTP grant spending period (September 30, 2031), unless funding for this position ends sooner.
Your Role as Our Director of Rural Heath Transformation:
This position will lead CT’s Rural Health Transformation Project. Under the direction of DSS leadership and with the anticipated support of additional RHTP grant-funded staff, will be responsible for:
  • Overall strategic oversight and management, including project management and all related tasks, including, but not limited to, planning, launching, budgeting, coordination, risk mitigation, evaluation, modifications, and communication
  • Reporting, monitoring, and financial management, including related data-sharing, analysis, and coordination
  • Submitting or overseeing the preparation of reports, applications, and other required submissions to the federal government and other entities
  • Engaging with the federal government, including serving as the main point of contact
  • Coordinating grant duties within DSS, with other state agencies, and other partners
  • Ensuring compliance with federal grant terms and conditions, and other applicable federal and state requirements
  • Overall management and oversight of sub-projects within RHTP
  • Communications and stakeholder engagement, including engaging with and providing leadership and staff support to a newly created rural health transformation advisory council
  • Management and supervisory duties as assigned
  • Recruiting and hiring applicable RHTP-funded staff
  • Procuring applicable RHTP-funded contractual partners
  • Other duties as assigned
What’s In It For You:
  • Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
  • The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  Click here for more information.
Who We Are:
The DSS delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS serves about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities. Services are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, and online and phone access options.

We hope you pursue joining our team and encourage you to detail your related experience on the application!

Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov
  • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
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  • Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for making or conducting a special inquiry, investigation, examination or installation pursuant to Section 5-198(n) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

This position will lead CT’s Rural Health Transformation Project. Under the direction of DSS leadership and with the anticipated support of additional RHTP grant-funded staff, will be responsible for:
  • Overall strategic oversight and management, including project management and all related tasks, including, but not limited to, planning, launching, budgeting, coordination, risk mitigation, evaluation, modifications, and communication
  • Reporting, monitoring, and financial management, including related data-sharing, analysis, and coordination
  • Submitting or overseeing the preparation of reports, applications, and other required submissions to the federal government and other entities
  • Engaging with the federal government, including serving as the main point of contact
  • Coordinating grant duties within DSS, with other state agencies, and other partners
  • Ensuring compliance with federal grant terms and conditions, and other applicable federal and state requirements
  • Overall management and oversight of sub-projects within RHTP
  • Communications and stakeholder engagement, including engaging with and providing leadership and staff support to a newly created rural health transformation advisory council
  • Management and supervisory duties as assigned
  • Recruiting and hiring applicable RHTP-funded staff
  • Procuring applicable RHTP-funded contractual partners
  • Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience/proficiency:
  • Demonstrated success in high-visibility leadership roles
  • Managing large and complex projects, especially related to federal grants, including oversight, reporting, compliance, evaluation, and coordination with multiple partners
  • Stakeholder engagement and serving as a point of contact for internal and external inquiries
  • Familiarity with and demonstrated interest in health and/or social services programs and policies, especially related to rural areas

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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