Agency Information:
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Protecting Kansans, Promoting Recovery and Supporting Self Sufficiency
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: M-F
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Disability Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Director of Operations & Program Management
Compensation: Up to a maximum salary of $129,654 annually.
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
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
This position functions with considerable latitude in directing, planning, coordination and providing assistance to the State Hospitals’ operations, census management initiatives and program management.
This position works with leadership and staff to build relationships, monitor performance, improve processes, solve problems, and capitalize on opportunities to strengthen the hospitals. This position makes recommendations and leads implementation of census management initiatives across State Hospitals. This position is responsible for leading special projects for improved patient outcomes and employee engagement and leadership development programs.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Hospital Operations:
Assists in oversight of State Hospitals by developing operating policies and procedures; establishing goals and objectives for the hospitals’ operations; reviewing data collected by the state hospitals for quality improvement or risk management, communicating findings and outcomes of, and recommendations for, improved hospital operations to the Governing Body, Commissioner and Deputy Secretary. Collaborates with executive-level management in the development of the performance goals and long-term operations plans. Provides recommendations to the State Hospitals’ leadership to maximize efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration. Sets strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity.
Analyzes current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement when necessary related to contracted services used at state hospitals and coordinated through KDADS procurement and Department of Administration.
Census management:
Analyses State Hospitals’ census and demographic data to make recommendations for improved census management. Collaborates with executive-level management in the development and implementation of the improved census management initiatives. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to improve patient flow and experience leading to State Hospital admission, within the State Hospitals and post-discharge. Work in collaboration with leadership teams at State Hospitals State Hospital Commission and KDADS, community stakeholders and other related parties to identify points of intercept, collaboration and opportunities for improved census management. Provides support to implement approved census managements plans, including but not limited to implementation of lifting the Moratorium plan at Osawatomie State Hospital.
Training:
Develop and implement Leadership Development Institute across State Hospitals and State Hospital Commission to develop key skills and competences for healthcare leaders. Strategically aligns leadership development program to accomplish goals of the hospitals and State Hospital Commission. In collaboration with Human Resources assists in selecting and developing leaders from within to ensure organization-wide succession planning.
Program Management:
Provides the Governing Body, Commissioner, and hospital leadership recommendations and develops special projects leading to improved patient outcomes and employee engagement. Provides general oversight of implementation of programs and special projects and initiatives at the State Hospital. Consults with hospital and Commission leadership on programs and special project priorities and goals. Identifies resources needed to support implementation and sustainability of programs and special projects.
Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to ensuring the agency is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and/or acts of terrorism. Assists other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary.
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred:
Recruiter Contact Information
KDADS – Human Resources Recruiter
503 S. Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785-296-0463
Fax: 785-368-6688
Email: KDADS.APPLY@ks.gov
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How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
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PLEASE NOTE : The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
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. 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.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
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