Duties involve budget management, program administration, grant and contract administration, and policy and program development.
Supervision is exercised over professional, technical and clerical employees.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Children with Special Health Needs. Coordinates division activities with other state departments, federal agencies, and medical entities. Identifies ways to augment services and negotiates partnerships with other service providers. Plans and designs programs to meet legislative mandates, such as implementing co-payment for services and subsidizing the purchase of prescription medications. Administers field units of professional staff providing clinical services to children having a range of chronic conditions.