IDD PROGRAM SPECIALIST 3- 08252026-80423

Location: Nashville, TN – Middle Tennessee Regional Office (Department of Disability and Aging, Davidson County). Hybrid (in-office and remote). A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening and criminal background check are required prior to employment.

Pay

$4,057.00 – $5,078.00 monthly ($48,684.00 – $60,936.00 annually).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, education, rehabilitation or therapeutic health, nursing, sociology, social work, or any behavioral science field plus two years of experience working with persons with disabilities, aging, and/or mental health.
• Graduate coursework in the same fields may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Qualifying professional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field plus three years of experience working with persons with disabilities, aging, and/or mental health.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field plus completion of an internship with the Department of Disability and Aging.

Special qualifications: valid driver’s license may be required; Certified Work Incentives Coordinator (CWIC), Community Partner Work Incentives Counselor (CPWIC), or Certified Work Incentive Practitioner (WIP-C) certification may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Collect key information through interviews and documentation to assess service needs, develop individualized plans, and provide technical assistance; engage stakeholders to evaluate potential service changes, ensuring program compliance and quality care.
• Oversee service compliance, quality standards, policies, and assurance measures; review data, documentation, and service implementation for individuals.
• Evaluate billed services for reimbursement eligibility and monitor grant funds.
• Ensure health and safety by inspecting materials, equipment, and service sites; evaluate programs and assessments to identify service trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Compile reports for senior management and audit data for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by verifying incident reports, service documentation, and waiver eligibility.
• Analyze data to identify systemic trends and recommend improvements for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
• Engage with stakeholders by facilitating meetings, collaborating, and ensuring adherence to budget constraints.

Skills

• Customer Focus
• Action Oriented
• Drives Vision and Purpose
• Collaborates
• Situational Adaptability

Tools & Equipment

• Computer/Laptop/Tablet
• Telephone
• Printer
• Automobile