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Child Care Services Program Manager

Augusta , Maine , United States | Community & Social Services | Full-time

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Social Services Program ManagerOpening Date: April 23, 2024 Closing Date: May 6, 2024Job Class Code: 5094

Grade: 28 (Supervisory Services)

Salary: $61,838.40 - $84,427.20/yr.Position Number: 02000-3468Location: Augusta

Come join a dedicated team supporting a strong early care and education system in Maine! As the Child Care Services Program Manager, you will be an Administrator of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) federal block grant and advise the Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) leadership team on child care policies and practices.

Some of your core responsibilities include:

· Oversee child care subsidy services and policies

· Align key components of child care services, such as the utilization of cost modeling and market rates to inform child care financing strategies.

· Support the development and rollout of Maine’s new child care management system

· Draft and support implementation of Maine’s Child Care Development Fund plan.

· Lead the early care and education division’s work with the Administration for Children and Families and OCFS’ Child Care Licensing unit and Background Check Unit

· Ensure compliance with CCDF rules and regulations and serve as the point person for federal and state program and funding audits

This position works closely with the Associate Director of Early Care and Education, the Preschool Development Grant (PDG) Program Manager, and other program managers in the Early Care and Education Division. This position supervises the Child Care Affordability Program managers and staff.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of program development, evaluation, budgeting, and quality assurance.

• Knowledge of federal grants, reporting, and compliance.

• Ability to develop and implement program goals and objectives.

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in social service or mental health/developmental disabilities programs and a bachelor’s degree. At least three (3) years of the required experience must be in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity. Equivalent related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

The backgrounds of well-qualified candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. A thorough knowledge of the early care and education system and other child-serving systems.

2. Leadership and management skills and knowledge.

3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Please submit a cover letter addressing your skills and/or prior experience in each of the areas above.

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Agency information:

TheDepartment of Health and Human Services (https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/) (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS), within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families through community networks, local resources, and life-long family connections throughout Maine. This anticipated vacancy is located in our Augusta office.

Application Information:

Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

For additional information about this position please contact Tara Williams, Associate Director of Early Care and Education at 624-7971 (dean.bugaj@maine.gov) . To apply, please upload a recent resume (if available) and cover letter addressing each of the preferred skills/experience areas above. To request a paper application, please contactAshley.Smith@Maine.gov (Ashley.Vigue@Maine.gov) .

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .

  State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

  Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.