STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Developmental Services Program Manager (General)

Hybrid

Recruitment #240103-4174MP-001

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Introduction


Are you a current Department of Developmental Services agency employee and have been for at least six months?  Are you looking to move into a leadership role?  If so, we encourage you to review the Developmental Services Program Manger position today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – Central Office – is currently accepting applications for one (1) full-time 1st shift Developmental Services Program Manager positions in the Medicaid Waiver Unit located in Hartford, CT.


The individual selected for this position will work in the Medicaid Waiver, Medicaid Operations Unit.  They will focus on, manage and supervise the operations unit which completes all day-to-day Medicaid Waiver assignments, specifically waiver enrollment and discharges.


Position Highlights:

  • Full-time
  • 40 hours/week
  • Monday – Friday
  • Regular days off: Saturday, Sunday
  • However, work flexibility is required to meet the demands of the job

In your role as a Developmental Services Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Direct staff and operations of a unit;
  • Coordinate, plan and manage unit activities;
  • Formulate program goals and objectives;
  • Develop or assist in development of related policy;
  • Interpret and administer pertinent laws;
  • Evaluate staff;
  • Manage service provision in an area within a region or oversee service provision statewide for a program area;
  • Manage program budget for a service area within a region or oversee distribution of funds among regions for a program area;
  • Maintain contacts with individuals within and outside of unit who might impact on program activities;
  • Analyze cost data;
  • Perform related duties as required;

Comprehensive Benefit Offerings:

  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
  • Paid time off – including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
  • Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
  • A healthy work-life balance!
  • To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
  • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  Click here for more information.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING:

Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!


In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.


To Apply:

  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules.  Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements.  Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting.  Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
  • For current State employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.
  • For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.

Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

Connect With Us:

  • If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, EEO Specialist 1 at (860) 418 – 6148 or tommy.wilson@ct.gov
  • If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at rocky.young@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number. 
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Developmental Services, at a Regional Office or in the Central Office this class is accountable for directing a program which provides services to individuals with an intellectual disability and related conditions and their families.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of a unit; 
  • Coordinates, plans and manages unit activities; 
  • Formulates program goals and objectives;
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy; 
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
  • Evaluates staff; 
  • Manages service provision in an area within a region or oversees service provision statewide for a program area;
  • Manages program budget for service area within a region or oversees distribution of funds among regions for a program area; 
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of unit who might impact on program activities; 
  • Oversees accounts and funding related to family support programs; 
  • Analyzes cost data; 
  • Participates in selection of providers including negotiation and monitoring of contracts;
  • Makes recommendations for service enhancements; 
  • Organizes and/or manages task forces and community agencies and councils as well as ad hoc work groups; 
  • Manages and/or coordinates development of reports and recommendations; 
  • Keeps department managers informed of program activities; 
  • Assists in identification and determination of priorities; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • May mediate disputes between providers and families; 
  • May manage implementation of demonstration of ongoing products; 
  • May collaborate with other state agencies and private sector; 
  • May develop, coordinate and supervise leisure time activities in partnership with community organizations; 
  • May manage activities to identify and/or adapt new concepts, ideas and state of the art programs; 
  • May serve as on-call officer for region; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of 
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • modern principles and practices of community based integrated services for individuals with an intellectual disability and related conditions; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in the provision of human services programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in education, psychology, rehabilitative therapy, social work or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.
  • A Master’s degree in education, psychology, rehabilitation therapy, social work or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • For state employees four (4) years of experience as a Developmental Services Residential Program Supervisor 1 may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in and knowledge of Medicaid enrollment and DDS Medicaid waiver processing
  • Experience in and familiarity with working in the Medicaid Medicare information System (MMIS)
  • Experience working regularly with sister state agencies to review policy, guidelines and requirements

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. 




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