Title: MFP Senior Planner - Limited Service
Waterbury, VT, US
Overview
Vermont's demographics are changing, and now is the time for Vermonters to come together to build an age-friendly state where all Vermonters can thrive at all ages and stages of life. Come join a dynamic and creative team with a mission to make Vermont the best state in which to grow old or to live with a disability - with dignity, respect, and independence. The State Of Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) is looking for a Senior Planner to work on the Money Follows the Person (MFP) grant. In 2011, DAIL was awarded a five year $17.9 million “Money Follows the Person” (MFP) grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to help people living in nursing facilities overcome barriers to moving to their preferred community-based setting. The grant works within the Choices for Care program and provides participants the assistance of a Transition Coordinator and up to $2,500 to address barriers to transition.
In this role, you will:
- Design and implement management information systems related to long-term care services and the MFP grant.
- Assist the Program Director in managing all required internal, state and federal reporting, tracking and data management, including management of MFP benchmarks and data integrity.
- Perform data analysis.
- Interpret/translate program reporting needs into data elements.
- Complete required MFP reports as expected.
- Assist in the development of the annual budget.
- Assist MFP Quality Management Specialists to manage program tracking systems.
- Assist in identifying MFP website needs and developing a plan for updating the Department's website.
- Oversee Quality of Life surveys and data submission.
- Oversee Critical Incident Reporting systems and data submission.
- Perform all required Quality Management and program Utilization Review activities.
- Assist with independent evaluation for MFP as necessary.
- Assist in writing/updating the MFP Operational Protocol as needed.
- Assist the Program Director with financial and performance reporting as needed by doing research, statistical and program evaluation.
- Provide on-going monitoring of all program activities.
- Supervise staff in the absence of the Project Director.
This position is located at the DAIL offices in Waterbury, with the opportunity for telework. This limited-service position has been continually grant funded by CMS since 2012.
Who May Apply
This position, MFP Senior Planner - Limited Service (Job Requisition #51493), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Jennifer.Schollmeyer@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.
Environmental Factors
Duties are performed in a standard office setting.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in statistics, computer sciences, human service, or social sciences discipline, AND one (1) year or more of experience with scripting or programming languages, or database management in a professional or educational setting.
OR
Bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, human services, or social sciences discipline, AND BOTH one (1) year or more of in research, statistics, or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing, and interpreting statistical data AND one (1) year or more experience with scripting, or program languages or database management in a professional or higher educational setting.
OR
Four (4) years experience in research, statistics, or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical date AND Four (4) years or more of experience with scripting or programming languages or database management.
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
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.
Equal Opportunity Employer