Case Management Consultant

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Case Management Consultant to join their team. This position, located in Augusta, allows for partial telework with management approval. The consultant will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing quality assurance systems for case management, compiling and analyzing policies, evaluating community case management activities, planning and conducting training, collaborating with stakeholders to identify resources for disabled client populations, and conducting on-site inspections of service providers to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. The role requires strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent and professional experience in social services casework, social services program development/delivery, or social services related fiscal/budget administration/analysis work.
• A proven ability to interpret and apply technical standards and regulations.
• A thorough knowledge of Maine’s service delivery system for older adults and adults with physical disabilities and the ability to oversee and manage an integrated system to improve services for these populations.
• A demonstrated ability to use program data to identify objectives, evaluate performance, and implement system changes.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and implementing quality assurance systems to monitor and assess case management and provide program recommendations
• Compiling, analyzing, and updating policies, procedures, resources, and agreements
• Evaluates and monitors community case management activities to ensure progress toward goals and document compliance and change.
• Planning, coordinating, conducting, and assessing training activities
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify resources and meet the needs of disabled client populations
• Conducting on-site inspections and detailed records reviews of service providers to ensure services are implemented in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% to MainePERS)
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees