Human Services Program Specialist - Children's Developmental Disabilities

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

People Making a Difference!

***THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

Do you have a degree in a Human Services field and would like to work Monday through Friday with holidays off and afford the opportunity to have a life-work balance. The Children's Developmental disabilities program is looking for forward thinker who is passionate about improving services and systems designed to maintain children with Developmental Disabilities living in their own home. Our Program Specialists play a critical role in the development of policies and procedures that direct Case Management, Home and community-based service delivery and the Quality Assurance of services delivered across the state. They provide training and technical assistance to staff, contractors and providers to best meet the needs of children with Developmental Disabilities across the state. Applicants should have a strong background with knowledge of services and service delivery systems directing home and community-based care for children with Developmental Disabilities. This position has a flexible/hybrid option.

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION 

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. 

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• excellent medical, dental and vision insurance- (full-time/30+ hours per week) employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental
• generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
• 11 paid holidays a year 
• paid parental leave
• multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
• basic life insurance for employee and family (employee covered at one times annual salary; spouse covered at $10,000; child covered at $5,000)
• wellness programs 
• ongoing training opportunities 
• an opportunity for student loan forgiveness
• and more!

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Maintain and update written procedures for statewide Children's Developmental Disabilities (DD) Program. 
• Responsible for development and monitoring of program policy and procedures, and oversight related to assessment and authorization of Children's DD services. 
• Serve as the subject matter expert for all billing questions (to correct issues); maintain accurate operational procedures; and develop changes to systems and operations to improve proficiency. 
• Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts; conduct reviews and summarize results. 
• Collaborate and problem solve within the Department of Health and Welfare and with external partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Considerable knowledge of: social, psychological, or rehabilitative services, principles, and methods. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in a behavioral/social science, social work, psychology, psychosocial rehabilitation, or closely related field.
• Experience working with public social/rehabilitative service delivery systems. Typically requires at least one year of professional experience working with more than one element of integrated services. These systems include integration of services with United Way, private/public sector agencies, courts, law enforcement, corrections, vocational rehabilitation, schools, universities, and other consultation and assistance services/programs.
• Experience planning, implementing, and overseeing a community-based social/rehabilitative service program to include community organization. Typically requires leadership experience participating in a community effort to plan, implement, and oversee a social/rehabilitative service program.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) 
• Experience with quality outcome monitoring and continuous improvement strategies. Typically gained by at least one year of related experience. 
• Considerable knowledge of Developmental Disabilities service provision. Typically gained by a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field AND at least one year experience working with children with Developmental Disabilities. 
• Experience developing, writing, and delivering training on technical materials such as policies, manuals, and/or rules/regulations. Typically gained by at least one year of experience performing these functions or completing related policy or technical writing coursework. 

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EMAIL:dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov 
PHONE:(208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.