Developmental Services Provider Specialist

The State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - Central Office - has one (1) current full-time job opportunity for a Developmental Services Provider Specialist position in the Operations Center based in Hartford, CT.

This position will provide contract and fiscal support and oversight to Qualified Providers and DDS Regions.

This is a full-time thirty-five (35) hour per week position. The work schedule is Monday through Friday on first shift. 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.

* New State Employees start at minimum of salary range.

If selected for further consideration, at time of interview, State employees may be required to provide last two (2) service ratings and non-State employees may be required to provide two (2) letters of reference.

Incumbents in this class will be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Incumbents in this class will be required to travel statewide.

This posting MAY require completion of additional referral questions (RQ’s) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. Please regularly check your email for notifications. You must reply by the deadline indicated on the notification or you will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Daimar Ramos at  Daimar.Ramos@ct.gov or 860-263-2625.

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.

This position provides contract, fiscal support, and oversight to approximately 150 Qualified Providers and 3 Regions. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Acting as a liaison with POS contracted providers in the development, preparation, and review of budgets, contracts, financial reporting, and contract compliance;
• Developing, reviewing, and maintaining POS contracts and POS contract amendments;
• Providing ongoing technical assistance to providers in their preparation of Operational Plans, 8 Month Reports, Annual Reports, and financial audits;
• Maintaining contract and financial reporting databases;
• Tracking financial reporting submissions;
• Providing POS contract and financial reporting and technical assistance to internal DDS staff;
• Preparing annual financial reporting performance reviews for providers and attending end of year financial reporting meetings;
• Transitioning providers from individual budget to POS contract per the DDS Procurement Plan;
• Collaborating with DDS Regional Staff to discuss new development and programmatic expansions;
• Ensuring services funded by DDS meet CMS Waiver requirements;
• Providing technical assistance to providers in accessing web applications and data;
• Addressing administrative and resource needs for individuals funded by DDS;
• Other duties as assigned

Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of modern methods of care, program design, treatment and education of individuals with intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities living in various community settings; knowledge of business finance and accounting procedures; knowledge of agreement and contract preparation and protocol; ability to analyze and critique private agency, organization and individual practitioner's recordkeeping and financial statements; ability to utilize computer software; interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills.

Seven (7) years of professional experience in health care administration in a health care or human services setting.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must be preparing, analyzing and monitoring fiscal policies and procedures.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. For State Employees, one (1) year of experience as a Developmental Services Resource Management Specialist may substitute for the General and Special Experience.

• Experience building and/or evaluating budgets and fiscal reports for publicly funded services
• Experience reconciling expenses and revenue related to state funded programs or similar funding sources;
• Experience reviewing annual and monthly financial statements
• Programmatic experience providing or overseeing residential and day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities;
• Intermediate experience with Excel (e.g. building pivot tables, macros and databases, etc.)
• Experience with Access and Word
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

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.  If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Renee LaBarge, DDS EEO Director at 860-418-6022 or renee.labarge@ct.gov.