Money Follows the Person Project Director - Limited Service

Overview

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.

About the Role

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 services providers. Monitors contracts with community-based organizations and provides program content expertise through technical assistance and training. The director identifies gaps in the Long-Term Care Medicaid system of care and works to address the gaps and improve services. Federal reporting, data analysis, and creativity in developing solutions are everyday aspects of this role. Performs other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor the MFP Demonstration Grant
• Supervise staff
• Participate in collaborative program policy and development within the Adult Services Division, other state agencies, and local services providers
• Monitor contracts with community-based organizations
• Provide program content expertise through technical assistance and training
• Identify gaps in the Long-Term Care Medicaid system of care and work to address gaps and improve services
• Conduct federal reporting and data analysis
• Develop creative solutions to program challenges
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum: Master's degree or higher AND two (2) years or more at a professional level working with services to the elderly and/or disabled. OR Bachelor's degree AND four (4) years or more at a professional level working with services to the elderly and/or disabled.

Preferred: Experience working with home- and community-based programs. Experience working with Medicaid programs.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail while also able to see the system as a whole
• Technical writing skills
• Technical skills with Excel and ability to learn new software programs
• Understanding of Long Term Care programs
• Growth mindset and desire to learn

Schedule & Location

Position located in Waterbury, with some telework possible. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Pay & Benefits

As a State employee, total compensation includes benefits worth about 30% of your compensation:

• 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: State defined benefit pension plan and 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

Application Process

Please apply online with a cover letter and resume. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. This position is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. For more information, contact Erin.Oalican@vermont.gov.