DDP Regional Supervisor

State of Montana • Missoula, MT

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Division. This position oversees the delivery of contracted services provided to persons with developmental disabilities. Key responsibilities include: 1) Directing and implementing quality assurance activities; 2) Approving or denying changes to individual cost plans for all recipients; and 3) Managing the budget and ensuring expenditures are within the regional budget allocation. This position directly supervises 9 staff. Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of developmental disabilities treatment, trends, and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Knowledge of cost allocation principles, budgeting, and contract processes.
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public administration, business, or human services related field.
• Five years job-related experience working in the developmental disabilities field.
• Two years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Directing and implementing quality assurance activities
• Approving or denying changes to individual cost plans for all recipients
• Managing the budget and ensuring expenditures are within the regional budget allocation
• Directly supervises 9 staff

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager