Senior Program Coordinator; HCA​/BHSD

Position: Senior Program Coordinator (HCA/BHSD #35158)
$26.57 - $39.86 Hourly

$55,273 - $82,909 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C7

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Our Vision

• Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

• We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

• Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
• Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
• Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
• Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The Senior Program Coordinator will:

• Collaborate with internal staff and external partners with regard to Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) and compliance with State and Federal requirements;
• Manage staff and work closely with them on application reviews and approvals for new OTP sites, providing technical assistance and training, and being a liaison between federal partners and State partners;
• Work closely with the Behavioral Health Services Division (BHSD) team to help prioritize efforts across the state and help strategically plan expansion and improvement efforts.

How does it get done?

The Senior Program Coordinator is responsible for:

• Managing Medicated Assistance Treatment (MAT) Coordinator staff, OTP facilities, and federal partners to ensure program compliance and federal compliance;
• Assisting with any needed regulation changes, customer or partners complaints/concerns, application reviews and approvals for OTP sites, renewal applications for OTP sites, and necessary site visits and reviews for facilities;
• Providing leadership for the team; clear and effective communication, both written and oral; and provide fiscal management for the programs and related grant activities to ensure federal and state compliance, fiscal accountability, and transparency of funding;
• Working closely with staff as well as its Administrative Operations Managers and leadership for planning, projects, data collection and dissemination, and continual improvement measures;

Who are the customers?

• New Mexico citizens;
• State & Federal government departments;
• Provider agencies to include OTP sites around the state.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate has:

• Experience with in OTPs and /or methadone distribution, grant management, fiscal/budgetary management, supervisory experience, and program management experience;
• Excellent organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication, ability to multitask, ability to work in stressful situations with tight deadlines, and excellent problem-solving capabilities.

Minimum Qualification

Associate's Degree and three (3) years of experience in program administration or project management in areas related to the purpose of the position. Any combination of education and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed in an office setting with personal computer and telephone usage for extended periods of time. Some in-state and/or out-of-state travel is required.

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Agency Contact Information:

Erica N. Trujillo, Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.