Adult Services Division Assistant Director

Come join a dynamic and creative team with the mission to make Vermont the best place to grow old or live with a disability, with dignity, respect and independence and be ready to make an impact on Vermonters. The Adult Services Division (ASD) is one of five divisions that sits within the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) and the Assistant Director will oversee the operations and strategic initiatives of the Long Term Services and Supports unit, ensuring the effective delivery of long-term services and supports to older Vermonters and adults with physical disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the Long-Term Services and Support unit, including policy development, planning, and implementation.
• Manage Medicaid-funded long-term services and supports, including programs such as Choices for Care, Brain Injury Program, Attendant Services Program, and Adult High Technology.
• Collaborate with the Money Follows the Person (MFP) team to manage federally funded projects and initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with agencies responsible for Medicaid program administration as well as state and federal lawmakers, industry, trade associations, public interest groups, and the general public
• Directly supervise 4 staff members,

The Assistant Director reports to the Adult Services Division Director. Telework is an option, with some in-person meetings required.

DAIL values diversity, equity and inclusion of our staff. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and work to create a welcoming, inclusive and accessible work environment for all.

Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

This position, Adult Services Division Assistant Director (Job Requisition #52195), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Colleen.Bedard@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.

Duties are performed primarily within a standard office setting, but some travel may be required, for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outsidenormal office hours may be required. May require presentations before a wide variety of audiences with diverse opinions. Pressure from deadlines should be anticipated.

Master's degree or higher in human services or related field, AND three (3) years or more at or above a supervisory level in a field directly related to human services.

OR

Bachelor's degree in a human service field, or in a field closely related to human services AND five (5) years or more at a professional level in a field directly related human services field INCLUDING three (3) years or more at or above a supervisory level in human services.

State Medicaid program experience and familiarity with 1115 waiver, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, program management, and supervision.

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 compensation457(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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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.