Developmental Disabilities Program Evaluator

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) aims to enhance the quality of life for Delaware citizens by promoting health, fostering self-sufficiency, and safeguarding vulnerable populations. We offer a range of career opportunities and are committed to attracting and retaining skilled professionals.

About the role

The incumbent in this position conducts oversight and monitoring of Home and Community-Based Services through audits and investigations to ensure full compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations; Medicaid requirements; health and safety standards; Home and Community-Based Waiver service definitions; and the Statewide Transition Plan. They maintain a consistent physical presence within Home and Community-Based Service delivery settings to observe operations and verify adherence to required standards. Essential functions include conducting evaluations and monitoring programs, reviewing and overseeing habilitative plans and programs, providing consultation and instruction to facility staff, and serving as Administrator during evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluation and monitoring of programs in residential living areas to ensure adherence to ICF/IID and Medicaid Community Rule standards, and facility policies and procedures.
• Reviews, oversees, and evaluates habilitative plans and programs through observations, surveys, and audits.
• Provides consultation and instruction to facility staff and assists program units in methods of programming and self-evaluation.
• Serves as Administrator during evenings and weekends in the absence of the facility head and other charge administrators, as applicable.
• Aids in the development, planning, and reviewing of residential service delivery systems, plans, procedures, and policies.

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.
• Six months experience in program evaluation such as evaluating programs and services to identify problems, determine compliance, and evaluate effectiveness and efficiency to ensure program goals and overall objectives are met.
• Six months experience in recommending alternatives, improvements, courses of action, and other changes based on findings.
• Three years experience in health or human services work such as applying theories, principles, laws, and practices of health or human services programs and services that assist with and improve life for individuals, families, or communities such as financial support, employment, unemployment, housing, health care, disease prevention, substance abuse, child protective services, and physical and mental health treatment, prevention, or rehabilitation.
• Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.
• Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Job Requirements

• Education: Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.
• Experience: Six months experience in program evaluation, six months in recommending alternatives, six months in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and six months in staff supervision.
• Training: Three years experience in health or human services work.

Conditions of Hire: All new hires must attend the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) and be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and provides the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the U.S. For more information, refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

Benefits: To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package, visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/.

Selection Process: The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based on education, training, and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information on their application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title, and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles, and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information provided on the application.

Accommodations: Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.