Developmental Services Program Manager (General)

The Department of Developmental Services has a current job opportunity for a DS Program Manager (General) position based out of Central Office located in Cheshire.  This is a  full-time forty (40) hours per week position. The work schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; however, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency. 

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application.  Please Note:  You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

A valid driver's license is required.  Travel will be required.

If selected for further consideration, agency employees may be required to provide last 2 service ratings.

 

This is a competitive position. Open to agency employees only.

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 persons with developmental disabilities and related conditions and their families.

This position is responsible for administering the annual budget for Family Support Grants statewide. 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 program budget for service area within a region or oversees distribution of funds among regions for a program area; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of unit who might impact on program activities; oversees accounts and funding related to family support grant 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; may mediate disputes between providers and families; may manage implementation of demonstration of ongoing products; may manage activities to identify and/or adapt new concepts, ideas and state of the art programs; performs related duties as required

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices of community based integrated services for persons with developmental disabilities and related conditions; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills.

Eight (8) years of professional experience in the provision of human services programs for persons with development disabilities and related conditions.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity in a program providing services to persons with developmental disabilities and related conditions.

1. 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.
2. 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.

• Considerable oral and written communication skills

• Experience working directly with individuals and families

• Considerable computer skills, especially with Excel

• Demonstrated ability to manage a large volume of work and prioritize effectively to achieve results in a set timeframe

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.