Developmental Services Provider Specialist (37.5 Hour)
Hybrid
Recruitment #240624-1610EG-001
| Location |
Hartford, CT
|
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 6/26/2024 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $76,860.00* - $99,971.00 (*Salary Effective 6/28/24) |
| Job Type | Open to Statewide Employees |
| Close Date | 7/3/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - Central Office - has a full-time job opportunity for a Developmental Services Provider Specialist, with the Fiscal Division locsted in Hartford, CT.
Position Highlights:
- Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- First (1st) shift
- Monday - Friday
- Hartford, CT
- Candidate must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency
DDS partners 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.
What’s In It For You:
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- 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;
- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
- A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
- State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career and make an impaCT!
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state 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.
For Assistance in Applying:
Application Process:
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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.
Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.
Selection Process:
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.
Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
Contact Information:
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.
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Christopher Lavallee at Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Developmental Services, Operations Center Central Office this class is accountable for the establishment, adjustment and renewal of agreements or contracts with qualified private agencies, organizations and individual practitioners to provide services to consumers.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Establishes and processes assurance agreements and contracts with Agency pre-selected and qualified private agencies, organizations and individual practitioners' to provide services and supports to consumers;
- Advances providers from an agreement to contract arrangement based on quality of services provided and adherence to terms of agreement or contract;
- Periodically reviews provider's (resource) cost/expense report to budget for variances or discrepancies;
- Contacts the provider for an explanation or correction on variances;
- Audits and analyzes other provider CPA certified financial documents for solvency and adherence to contract terms and conditions;
- Monitors individual budgets within the purview of the provider and its financial responsibilities;
- Follow up on corrective action plans with DS Resource Management Specialist in the regions to ensure citations have been remedied;
- Maintains positive business relationship with providers, educates and guides them on program or fiscal matters;
- Mediates service matters between Agency Case Managers and providers;
- Authorizes and adjusts contact changes relative to services, individuals changing living arrangement locations or providers;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of
- relevant state and federal laws, agency policies and procedures;
- modern methods of care, program design, treatment and education of individuals with an intellectual disability living in various community settings;
- Knowledge of
- business finance and accounting procedures;
- agreement and contract preparation and protocol;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to
- analyze and critique private agency, organization and individual practitioner's recordkeeping and financial statements;
- utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Seven (7) years of professional experience in health care administration in a health care or human services setting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must be preparing, analyzing and monitoring fiscal policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
- College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
- A Master's Degree in accounting, business administration, education, finance, health care administration or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
- For state employees one (1) year of experience as a Developmental Services Resource Management Specialist may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:
- Experience accurately processing high volumes of work in a timely manner.
- Experience interacting and corresponding with stakeholders in various state and private agencies.
- Knowledge of DDS provider requirements.
- Knowledge and experience with grant preparation and administration.
- Experience using a variety of Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Teams, (intermediate to advanced Excel skills).
- Experience ensuring that all work is accurate, complete, and attention to detail is given to all projects.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
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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