STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Developmental Services Program Manager (General)

Central Office

Recruitment #191120-4174MP-001

Introduction

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

This position will oversee the operation of the Department's complex individual budget program and will be responsible for managing the Department's contracts with its Fiscal Intermediaries.

This is a full-time forty (40) hour per week position. The work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.

This position is open ONLY to current DDS employees.

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.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Developmental Services, who has permanent state status*, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

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.

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

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

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 intellectual disabilities and related conditions and their families.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

This position provides direction and management of the agency's core individual budget program; manages contracts with two fiscal intermediaries; coordinates, plans and manages activities, including formulation of program goals and objectives; develops standards for service authorizations; manages development of cost standards for self-hired staff; interprets and applies statewide contract cost standards; develops or assists in the development of related policy and procedure; interprets and administers applicable statute and regulations; evaluates staff; manages accounting and funding for major unit; works closely with regional directors and assistant directors in service development, planning and implementation; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of the agency who might impact program activities, particularly Fiscal Intermediaries, qualified providers, regional directors of self-determination programs, and case management staff; performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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 individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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.

3. Four (4) years as a Developmental Services Residential Program Supervisor 1.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Significant experience and knowledge of DDS' individual budget program and fiscal intermediary contracts
• Considerable understanding of DDS’ Citrix IP-6 applications
• Strong understanding of union contracts and experience implementing collective bargaining agreements
• Experience collaborating with Information Technology staff
• Significant understanding of how to implement DDS’ rate structure
• Experience working with other state agencies in the implementation of legislative statutes

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.