What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developmental Disabilities Program Administrator position at State of Delaware?
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Summary Statement
The incumbent will assist with monitoring and oversight of Medicaid services to ensure Federal and State compliance with the Home and Community Based Waiver (HCBS). Responsibilities also include : protecting client rights, ensuring division contracted providers are within compliance with the HCBS Standards and federal / state regulations, onboarding / training new providers and staff, ensuring corrective action and providing technical assistance as appropriate, and providing administrative follow up as necessary. The incumbent supervises staff in the Office of Service Integrity and Enhancement.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Organizes and directs services delivery by planning and scheduling program activities and coordinating specialized support services.
- Provides direction and guidance to professional and supervisory staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive training and care plans for each client in the unit.
- Oversees the implementation of monitoring systems for evaluation of services and protection of clients' rights, implements corrective and / or preventative action as indicated.
- Conducts team meetings in order to resolve programmatic and management issues and makes recommendations to superior on program needs.
- Plans and assigns work of program staff directly and through subordinate supervisors.
- Reviews and evaluates work, interviews and hires program staff.
- Develops, plans and oversees the implementation of training programs such as programmatic techniques, client training, behavior shaping methods, data collection techniques, varied care-providing techniques and in protection of clients' rights.
- Participates on committees and task forces as assigned.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Developmental Disabilities Program Administrator
Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. .
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
Benefits
Salary : $62,483 - $78,104
