Waiver Services Manager

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

4d • Hybrid

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. As a Waiver Services Manager, you will 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, and participate as a witness in administrative hearings.

Requirements

• An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in social services
• 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
• Health Insurance Premium Credit
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Living Resources Program
• six weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

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