Program Integrity Unit Chief

Work Location

Sacramento County

Why Join DHCS? The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

Under the general direction of the Supervisor II, the Supervisor I (SUP I) is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and management of a unit comprised of analytical and seasonal staff. The unit is responsible for operational and programmatic assignments related to program integrity and the prevention of improper Medi‑Cal program payments. The SUP I will provide supervision over a variety of administrative and analytical assignments including Budget Change Proposals, Contracts, and Legislation.

The SUP I works with Division experts on eligibility criteria for Medi‑Cal programs and with other staff throughout the Medi‑Cal program, including but not limited to the Division Legal Staff and Information Technology Staff. The SUP I also works with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the County Welfare Directors Association, and the Social Security Administration, in creation of policies, procedures, and systems to implement and maintain Medi‑Cal program integrity.

The SUP I directs staff in maintaining and updating procedures including but not limited to, Income Eligibility Verification System (IEVS), Asset Verification Program (AVP), Residency Verification Program (RVP), Incarceration Verification Program (IVP), and Death Verification Program (DVP) data matching activities. The SUP I is also responsible for directing work related to the use of the Public Assistance Reporting System (PARIS) and preparing reports for the Administration and the legislature.

The Program Integrity I Unit supervisor will work collaboratively with the Program Integrity II Unit supervisor for PIU programs. Attends meetings to represent the Section and acts on behalf of the Section Chief in his/her absence.

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NOTE: To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. Please visit the Cal Careers website to take the exam for this classification. Supervisor I Exam Link

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Job Code #: JC-504652

Position #(s): -018

Working Title: Program Integrity Unit Chief

Classification: SUPERVISOR I

Salary: $7,172.00 - $8,910.00 (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.)

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information: DHCS’ purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all. DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities…