Program Coordinator

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Program Coordinator

Pay Grade14

Salary

$43,210.08 - $64,816.08 Annually


Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Office of the Secretary

Location

500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.

Are you interested in working to help coordinate the Medical Cannabis program in Kentucky? This ProgramCoordinator position will work for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Licensure and Access Branch tocoordinate and oversee the statewide medical provider licensure and patient registry access programs.

This position will work in Kentucky's medical cannabis program and will assist those with a serious,qualifying medical condition(s) in gaining access to medical cannabis. The Licensure and Access Branch willbe responsible for licensing medical cannabis practitioners and issuing medical cannabis registryidentification cards to qualifying patients. These registry cards grant patients the ability to purchasemedical cannabis from licensed medical cannabis providers. This Program Coordinator is responsible foroverseeing the licensure and/or registry access program across the state, by ensuring all policies andregulations are upheld.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Coordinates the medical cannabis licensure and access card process programs.
• Interprets laws, regulations and policies for the medical cannabis licensure and access program on a statewide basis.
• Researches and analyzes program data to ensure program implementation leads to legally required credentials.
• Performs in-depth analysis to determine if program guidelines have been met and recommends or denies the issuance of practitioner licenses or registry identification cards to qualifying patients and caregivers.
• Reviews business license applications and change requests for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Responds to inquiries from practitioners, patients, the public, and others.
• Completes detailed reports, and other written correspondence. Reviews reports for accuracy.
• Provides guidance and training for Licensure and Access staff as directed. Represents the branch by attending meetings to provide technical program information.

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Problem solving skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to work in a team environment showing open-mindedness, listening, respect and problem-solving
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret information
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking skills
• Computer and administrative skills
• Interpersonal skills such as dependability, patience, flexibility, and cooperation
• Excellent time management skills
• Customer service skills

The Cabinet for Health and Family services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federalgovernment with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will onlyuse E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of professional experience in management or administration.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Administrative or business experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Brian Boisseau at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D