Money Follows the Person Project Director - Limited Service

This position is a Limited Service role, non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time, open to all State employees and external applicants. For more information, contact Erin.Oalican@vermont.gov.

About the Role

The Money Follows the Person (MFP) program is a federally funded demonstration project within the Adult Services Division of DAIL that helps older Vermonters and Vermonters with disabilities transition from hospitals and nursing homes to homes in their communities. The MFP Project Director administers and monitors the MFP Demonstration Grant and is responsible for staff supervision. The director participates in collaborative program policy and development within the Adult Services Division, other state agencies, and local service providers. The role involves monitoring contracts with community-based organizations, providing program content expertise through technical assistance and training, identifying gaps in the Long-Term Care Medicaid system of care, and working to address those gaps to improve services. Federal reporting, data analysis, and creative problem-solving are everyday aspects of this role. The position is located in Waterbury, with some telework options available, and reports to the Adult Services Division Assistant Director.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor the MFP Demonstration Grant.
• Supervise staff and participate in collaborative program policy and development.
• Engage with other state agencies and local service providers.
• Monitor contracts with community-based organizations.
• Provide technical assistance and training on program content.
• Identify gaps in the Long-Term Care Medicaid system of care and develop solutions to address them.
• Perform federal reporting and data analysis.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Environmental Factors

• Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting.
• Meetings with community organizations will require significant travel; private transportation is required.
• Some pressure from deadlines may be anticipated.
• Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher AND two (2) or more years of professional-level experience working with services for the elderly and/or disabled.
• OR Bachelor’s degree AND four (4) or more years of professional-level experience working with services for the elderly and/or disabled.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with home- and community-based programs.
• Experience working with Medicaid programs.

Special Requirements

• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including motor vehicle driving record checks and national record checks where appropriate.

Benefits

The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits 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: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Two ways to save for 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.