Title:  Assistant Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division

Overview

Are you an experienced professional who is passionate about making Vermont the best state in which to grow old or to live with a disability - with dignity, respect, and independence?  DAIL's Assistant Director of the Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) presents an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic, experienced professional with excellent communication and organizational skills to join Team DAIL. DDSD is a major division within the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL). DDSD serves as the Managed Care Entity under Vermont's Global Commitment overseeing a provider network which delivers $200 million of services and supports for approximately 4500 people with developmental disabilities. Key duties for the Assistant Director include supervision of five division staff; assisting in budget oversight of approximately $12M in new Developmental Disabilities Services caseload funding each year; development, interpretation and oversight of policies and procedures to assure compliance with federal and state regulations and standards; extensive interaction and collaboration with other state and federal officials, service providers, advocacy organizations, and community members; and actively supporting service delivery and payment reform initiatives to improve the system of care for Vermonters and compliance with mandatory regulations. This position also stands in for the Division Director as needed.

Who May Apply

This position, Assistant Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division (Job Requisition #21021), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact liz.perreault@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

 

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed largely in a standard office setting, but private means of transportation should be available for required travel outside of the office. Challenges occur on a regular basis involving obtaining appropriate services for people with complex needs.. Duties involve need for effective working relationships with a number of health care and human services professionals. Certain functions may require duty outside of normal work hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in human services, public administration or a health care related field AND four (4) years or more of professional level experience in disability and/or elder programs or services INCLUDING two (2) years or more in an administrative capacity including supervision of staff.

OR

Master's degree or higher in business administration AND six (6) years or more of professional level experience in disability and/or elder programs or services INCLUDING two (2) years or more in an administrative capacity including supervision of staff.

OR

Bachelor's degree in human services, public administration or a health care related field AND six (6) years or more of professional level experience in disability and/or elder programs or services INDLUCING two (2) years or more in an administrative capacity including supervision of staff.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.