Title:  Children's Personal Care Services Specialist

Overview

Consultative, administrative, and technical work to oversee the daily operations of Children's Personal Care Services (CPCS). CPCS is a Medicaid benefit serving approximately 1,250 enrollees who require extra assistance to complete their age-appropriate activities of daily living. This position requires extensive interaction with the families of recipients, provider and state agencies, and intermediary service organizations.

 

This position requires being in the office on a regular basis but can request a hybrid schedule.

 

All employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships and results orientation.

Who May Apply

This position, Children's Personal Care Services Specialist (Job Requisition #52703), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact christina.thompson@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 primarily in an office setting with some travel to meet with assessors, teams, or various service providers. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered which require considerable tact and diplomacy.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree and four (4) years or more of experience in a social services or human services program, and performing administrative duties

OR

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years or more of experience in a social services or human services program, and performing administrative duties

OR

Master’s degree and one (1) year or more of experience in a social services or human services program, and performing administrative duties

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 and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• 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.