Cannabis jobs at State of Washington Health Care Authority

Description

Policy and Project Manager (MAPS3/DBHR)
71058927
This position in the Prevention unit of the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery leads development of evidence-based cannabis prevention policy and procedures, primarily focused on youth. This individual will manage budgets, contracts, and interagency relationships through the course of their work. The ideal candidate understands substance use legislation and will be energized to closely monitor new and ever-evolving cannabis regulations. If you are a strong public speaker who is motivated to serve in a role that interacts regularly with interagency leaders, this may be the position for you!
Per Governor Inslee’s
Proclamation 21-14
state employees must be fully vaccinated. Your vaccine status will be verified upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Please note, medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.
Division philosophy statement:
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery values and seeks diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral to the behavioral health field. We support, embrace, and celebrate everyone’s uniqueness, promote inclusion, and commit to remove systemic barriers that affect our workforce, our providers, and the people that receive prevention, treatment, and/or recovery support services.
About the position:
The Policy and Project Manager is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for the prevention of substance abuse, specifically underage cannabis use/abuse through the execution of the Washington State DBHR I-502 Implementation Plan and other key emerging legislative directives. This position has an exciting opportunity to lead the Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Section to ensuring Division fulfils Legislative directive, holding assigned state agency and statewide organizational representatives accountable for committed deliverables in the state plan, reporting on the plans progress regularly, and policy development related to the plan priorities.
This position is eligible to telework part-time but is frequently required to report on-site to meet business needs.

Duties

Some of what you will do:
Manage key cannabis policy for the Dedicated Cannabis Account (DCA)funds across HCA DBHR and other key emerging prevention legislative directives.

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  Oversee and track the Dedicated Cannabis Account (approx. $6.2 million per year), making recommendations for policy development, mitigating agency’s fiscal impact, and to support stakeholders statewide.
• Oversee and manage I-502 implementation of prevention and Tribal initiatives, facilitating interaction between senior leadership, presenting recommendations to organization departments and sections, and preparing for legislative hearings.
• Oversee management of initiative directives with high-level interagency groups, including Washington State Institute of Public Policy (WSIPP), HYS, YAHS, Lifeskill services through the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), and Division of Children, Youth and Family Services (DCYF) for home visiting.
• Provide expertise, technical assistance, and linkages to evidence-based programs for outcomes and implementation to DBHR leadership.
• Serve as the agency prevention representative for state and government entities and agencies related to substance use disorder prevention policy.
• Conduct legislative and hearing analysis for all cannabis legislation.
• Review legislation and policy to develop guidelines and directives for contractors and service providers.
• Provide expert level analysis to senior leadership regarding substance use prevention and treatment policies and procedures, that potentially impact provisos, legislation, or statutes.

Prevention system coordination, training and local services and related contracts.

• Provide recommendations for policy and programmatic development regarding emerging complex issues and initiatives.
• Report project outcomes, as required, to state and national funding partners, including SAMHSA, WA State Legislature, and other stakeholders.
• Responsible for contract management, including procurement (requests for applications), negotiating performance-based contract deliverables, program and fiscal monitoring, and on-time reporting.

Managing key state and national partnerships.

• Manage key interagency partnerships, including the development and sharing of research and analyses, status reports and performance improvement activities.
• Develop communication strategies, including the creation of multidimensional reports for management information and decision-making having broad scope and significant impact for vulnerable youth and their families.
• Developing and delivering presentations and training on the status of deliverables required by related statute (i.e. 2SHB2 2136).

Qualifications

Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in public policy and administration, prevention science, public health, community health education, health and human services, social sciences, communications, AND 5 years of applicable professional experience in the areas listed in the required experience section.
OR
Master’s degree in the same fields AND 3 years of applicable professional experience as indicated below.
Required experience:

• Applicable professional experience is
  
  • In the fields of public health/social services fields, behavioral health, substance use disorder prevention or mental health promotion and related fields
  • With functions including analyzing policy, laws, and rules, contract management, project management, managing workforce development, communications, implementing educational training programs, community engagement, technical assistance, or grants management.
• Current certification as a Certified Prevention Professional in Washington State or equivalent standing as recognized by a national accreditation body or the ability and plan to receive the certification within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Prevention Professional accreditation will equate to one year of required experience.
• Associate Prevention Professional accreditation will equate to 6 months of required experience.

Required competencies:

• Commitment to advancing health equity systemically and programmatically.
• Ability to:
  
  • Work collaboratively to plan, analyze, and problem solve, identify policy needs, develop goals and objectives and use data for decision making with multiple stakeholders including youth serving system partners, providers, state and local government officials and/or legislators and legislative staff.
  • Form relationships with strategic partners, e.g., government agencies, non-profit agencies, schools, business, and faith-based communities.
  • Speak effectively and professionally in public to a variety of audiences.
  • Write clear, concise and grammatically correct letters, reports and other forms of communications.
• Knowledge of:
  
  • The latest research and developments in substance abuse prevention practice, including Strategic Prevention Framework, and ability to explain those developments to others.
  • Evidence-based environmental prevention strategies that can impact youth alcohol and drug use in communities.
• Demonstrated skills in:
  
  • Providing training and technical assistance to culturally diverse audiences on prevention and health promotion topics including coalition development, community organization, substance abuse prevention principles and best practices, program planning and implementation, and program evaluation.
  • Organization and multi-tasking.
  • Interpersonal communication.
  • MS office products including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience in:
  
  • Working successfully with community-based prevention efforts.
  • Developing and delivering trainings addressing adult learning styles.
  • Negotiating and managing performance-based contracts.
  • Working independently as well as an effective team member.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in:
  
  • Working with diverse, underserved, and/or priority populations.
  • Planning, leading, organizing, and controlling the work performed by the organization.
  • Supporting effective communications throughout the organization.
  • Grant writing and editing.
  • Providing technical assistance to local communities on substance abuse prevention planning, evidence-based program selection, and evaluation.
  • Analyzing legislation.
  • Developing and managing competitive procurements.
• Assure appropriate and optimum use of the organization’s resources and enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain the highest standards of personal/professional and ethical conduct and support the State’s goals for a diverse workforce.
• Successful completion of the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) or Washington Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (WA-SAPST).
• Intermediate to Advanced skill in MS Office programs.

How to apply:
Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification.
To apply for this position you will need to complete your profile and attach:

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position.
• Current resume
• Three professional references

To take advantage of
veteran preference, please do the following:

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Supplemental Information

About HCA:
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.
HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, and the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.
What we have to offer:

• 
  Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve Voices of HCA
• A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & Values
• A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
• Infants in the workplace Infants at the Workplace Video
• A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits
• A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
• Tuition reimbursement
• And free parking!

Notes:
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.
HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Jake Nelko at
360.725.0945 or [email protected].

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