THE POSITION The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is now hiring for a Health Program Associate to join their team! This position will work within the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section (FLIS). FLIS licenses and inspects health care facilities. Travel throughout the state is required. Certification as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional or education and certification in human services or a closely related field is preferred.
Please Note: Candidates who are offered and accept a position with DPH Facility Licensing and Investigations Section must be free of outside employment that may conflict with the role they are offered. This will be reviewed by Human Resources prior to start date.
HIGHLIGHTS - UNIT: Facility Licensing and Investigations Section (FLIS) - ADDRESS: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT - WORK HOURS: Full-Time, First Shift, 35 Hours per Week - SCHEDULE: Typical work schedule of Monday through Friday ----- Some off hours are required. ----- Alternate/flex work and telework schedules may be available in accordance with Department policies.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU - Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! - The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked one of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule - Professional growth and development opportunities - A health work/life balance to all employees
As a Health Program Associate, you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: - Conduct site visits at Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IDD) and other licensed health care facilities to perform inspections and investigations; - Analyze information to assess compliance with regulatory requirements; - Prepare comprehensive reports to document findings; - Develop, implement and monitor protocols; and - May conduct presentations for licensed facilities regarding the programs, laws and regulations administered by the DPH, FLIS.
ABOUT US The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy, preventing disease, injury, and disability, and promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.
DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.
