Coordinates the incorporation of program services into managed care programs and the development of uniform periodicity schedules for statewide application. Evaluates local school plans for consistency with Healthy Vermonter 2000 goals, approves allocation of funds, and ensures appropriate training of local school personnel involved. Ensures appropriate training of staff involved in providing program services. Performs related duties as required. Duties are performed largely in a standard office setting but with predictable need for field travel, for which private means of transportation must be available.
Role requires frequent interaction with federal, state and local officials.
Meetings with providers or interested parties may elicit strong feelings and create stressful situations. Three years at a professional level in a health or human services field, including at least one year in a Medicaid-funded program or in role involving managed care. Graduate work in public health or public administration may be substituted for the general experience on a semester for six month basis.