DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Address: 

150 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix Arizona, 85007

Salary: 70,000 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 

Under the general direction of the Office Chief of Chronic Disease & Population Health, this position serves as the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) Program Administrator. The position is responsible for projects and assignments that are difficult,
complex and have increased impact on the state, this includes developing, implementing and managing new strategic initiatives; implementing major systems and programs that may include or require new approaches, directions or dimensions in aspects such as administration, program development, management or operation. This position will oversee the development, strategic planning, implementation and update (as necessary) of the Alzheimer’s Disease State Plan; Coordinate Alzheimer’s and dementia work groups and task forces; Establish and maintain partnerships and relationships with all relevant state agencies, national partners and
community organizations in order to meet the community needs and prevent duplication of services; Develop and evaluate existing Alzheimer’s and dementia programs and services; Identify service gaps; and Increase awareness of and facilitate access to quality, coordinated care for people with dementia. This position will be responsible for leading ADHS' Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia program, and serve as Arizona’s Dementia Services Coordinator. The position will provide grant and fiscal management of the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia program contracts and budgets; manage a new or experimental program over a specified period of time in an implementation phase, evaluate results, make improvements, adjustments and recommendations for continuance, alteration or discontinuance; collect and share polices, methods and practices with partners and communities implementing ADRD activities; and will develop and write detailed reports, documents and compendia.

Develop and update the Alzheimer's disease (AD) state plan through coordination with stakeholders. Write, review, edit, publish, implement, and update the AD state plan, in accordance with Senate Bill 1726.

Develops and administers the program budget. Utilize grant writing skills to apply for federal funding and other grants related to public health services for early detection and risk reduction of Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia. Develop reports, work plans, contracts, RFPs and RFGAs. Incorporate early detection and risk reduction strategies into existing department of health services-led public health programs utilizing community partners, state agencies and local governments for assistance.

Serves as the program Subject Matter Expert, and have excellent interpersonal relationship skills when working with officials, contractors, and representatives of various agencies and organizations. The position will provide guidance and Technical Assistance to local public health departments related to dementia program activities. Facilitate literature reviews, extract, compile, analyze, evaluate, synthesis, and present information on ADRD data, prevention, intervention, and caregiver programming and resources.

Ability to communicate orally and written. Coordinate outreach programs and services between state agencies, local public health departments, tribal nations, educational institutions and community groups to foster public awareness and education regarding Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia.

Develops short and long range program plans by coordinating services and activities between groups that are interested in dementia research, programs and services, including area agencies on aging, service providers, advocacy groups, legal services, emergency personnel, law enforcement, local public health departments, tribal nations and state colleges and universities.

Plan and implement coordination and support of recommendations for public policy concerning Alzheimer’s disease by maintaining relevant knowledge of research, data and program development, researching best practices nationwide, developing public policy recommendations to policymakers and across state agencies as needed. Prepares and distributes informational publications related to the program. Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge of:
- Extensive knowledge, understanding and expertise in the development and management of Alzheimer's disease public health program including methods of building and maintaining community-based coalitions.
-Principles and practices of public health, community organization and community and aging health education.
- Behavioral and mental health promotion theory and practice, preventive health care practices.
- Methods for designing, implementing and evaluating community, family, geriatric and behavioral health promotion and programs.
- State and federal legislative and regulatory processes, health care rules and regulations.
- Principles and practices of public sector management including fiscal and budget, organizational behavior, and effective communication.
- Principles of health services delivery, especially in public health, community-
based, and managed care settings.
- Program planning, management, and evaluation principles, methods and techniques.
- Grants development and management, especially related federal rules and regulations.
- ADHS policies and procedures.
- Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Skill in:
-Group process and interpersonal skills for the coordination and collaboration necessary
for the projects, for developing and maintaining the working relationships needed to organize and maintain councils, task forces, committees, coalitions, and projects.
- Analysis and interpretation of data, current professional literature and healthy policy.
- Resource management skills including financial, human and material.
-Strong and successful grant writing
-Partnership development
-Oral and written communications.
-Conceptualization, designing, planning and evaluation of community, family and behavioral health promotion programs and strategies.
- Conflict resolution and mediation.

Ability to:
-Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field with 4 years of professional experience, including two years experience working in the area of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia, and strategic planning. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for 1 year of professional experience.

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field with 4 years of professional experience, including two years experience working in the area of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia, and strategic planning. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for 1 year of professional experience.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-1085. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.