To assist in overall program planning and development, fiscal integrity, budget preparation, program and staff evaluation.

To assist in the efficient and effective delivery of a coordinated program of direct or support services.

To develop and oversee a variety of service contracts, as required.

As assigned, to develop and maintain appropriate information systems and to generate and disseminate analyses, reports and recommendations as required.

To provide direct supervision to administrative staff.

To maintain currency in the professional field; to assure that this currency extends to subordinate staff and to the program of services; to promote professional and staff development within the agency.

To assure conformance with all relevant laws, regulations, standards, practices, policies and procedures.

To coordinate and promote linkages with training and academic programs; to serve as adjunct faculty, as required.

To meet and conform to the requirements of an operational set of performance specifications.

To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles of public administration and the proven ability to apply such knowledge at an administrative level, either in direct service delivery or administrative support within a health care environment; a through knowledge of health care systems and proven ability to apply such knowledge in an assigned specialty or functions; a thorough knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and practices; the proven ability to plan, coordinate, direct and control several functions and programs of a large agency or complex program within a health care environment; the proven ability to develop and oversee operating and capital budgets and to manage a program of fiscal integrity; the proven ability to make effective use of automated information systems; the proven ability to interpret complex information, prepare analyses, and develop responsive programs, fiscal and management plans, policies and procedures; the proven ability to interpret complex information, prepare analyses, and develop responsive programs, fiscal and management plans, policies and procedures; the proven ability to interpret programs, policies, and directives as they apply to the agency or program, and to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, other departments and agencies, advocacy groups, providers, and the public at large; the proven ability to lead, supervise, direct assign and evaluate the work of subordinates, the proven ability to communicate effectively; the proven ability to work effectively as a member of the department’s executive leadership team; the proven ability to meet and conform to the requirements of an operational set of performance specifications; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Management, Health Administration, or in the specifically assigned area of organizational or program responsibility supplemented by extensive specialized or advanced training or education in that area; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in an administrative position (line/direct service or staff support) in a health care environment, or in progressively responsible positions in the management of one or more relevant health care programs in a large governmental or private organization.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Within a Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) area designated as a large organizational component, to have the assigned responsibility for assisting in the overall administration of the planning, development and implementation of operational functions of the Substance Use Treatment Unit of the Division of Behavioral Health.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.