Waiver Services Manager
About The Position
This position is professional social services work of a supervisory nature related to home and community-based waiver services for adults with intellectual disabilities or autism. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers. The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, support and well-being of Maine’s older citizens, vulnerable adults and adults with disabilities.
Requirements
- An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in social services to include two (2) years of related program management experience.
Nice To Haves
- At least one (1) year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities
- A bachelor’s degree in a human services field (including, but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology).
Responsibilities
- Supervise and support four DD Resource Coordinators and one Office Assistant
- Oversee eligibility determinations and service authorizations
- Respond to inquiries from the general public, applicants, and waiver members
- Collaborate with waiver providers and case management agencies
- Participate as a witness in administrative hearings
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- 12 days of sick leave per year
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Living Resources Program – employee assistance program
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation – MaineSaves 457(b) account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
