Employment And Day Support Contract & Data Manager (developmental Disability Spec Iv)

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The Community Services Board (CSB) seeks an experienced professional committed to quality oversight of Employment and Day Support (EDS) services for individuals with Developmental Disabilities (DD). This position manages and is responsible for CSB contracted serves to include Day Support, Sheltered Employment, Group Supported Employment, Individual Supported Employment, and contracted transportation services. The Contract & Data Manager seeks to facilitate system capacity for potential new EDS providers; manages contracting solicitations including Request For Proposal (RFP) and Master Purchase of Service (MPOS), and contract renewal processes consistent with county guidelines. Research best practices in EDS funding, operations, and service delivery; provides technical assistance to and collaborates with service providers; and ensures overall contract compliance. Additionally, this position solicits, tracks, analyzes, and reports on EDS overall services and is responsible for oversight and the management of the overall budget in conjunction with the Service Director. Data management includes, but is not limited to fiscal oversight, Medicaid waiver reimbursement, census data, service capacity, ongoing projections for capacity and budgetary implications, State Performance Contract data, and ensuring contracted providers are maximizing funding resources. Directly supervises a small team that provides Self-Directed Services to approximately 200 DD individuals. Must be knowledgeable of Medicaid waiver requirements and licensing regulations. Under the direction of the Service Director, helps plan for the continuum of EDS services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

For CSB Residential and Vocational Programs:

• Manages program budget.

For CSB Residential, Support Coordination, and Vocational Programs:

• Identifies, advocates for, and secures necessary client support services;
• Maintains ongoing communication with families, landlords, county programs and agencies, and state agencies;
• Establishes and participates in case-oriented consultative and educative planning with community agencies, groups, and schools;
• Provides program policy guidance and interpretation;
• Monitors and evaluates contracted and directly operated services;
• Provides oversight to vocational and contractual services, including clinical and program supervision;
• Designs and implements program evaluations, outcome measures, and performance indicators;
• Reviews and investigates reports of serious incidents and complaints;
• Evaluates program to ensure effective and efficient service delivery, and develops plans to address identified gaps in services;
• Provides input on service policies and procedures and assists in program development;
• Ensures that programs comply with all federal, state, and local regulations;
• Compiles statistics and prepares administrative reports;
• Participates in senior management team and committees.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Extensive knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques related to service provision for persons with an intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities;
• Extensive knowledge of person centered practices with the ability to train, consult, and supervise in these areas;
• Thorough knowledge of community resources, including relevant public and private organizations;
• Knowledge of budgetary procedures;
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as issues relevant to human rights, mandated reporting, and skill in applying this knowledge to a variety of situations;
• Ability to supervise and train service professionals;
• Ability to successfully perform as a team member/leader;
• Ability to lead/motivate a workforce to achieve program objectives;
• Ability to conduct performance evaluations and implement personnel procedures;
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct specialized programs;
• Ability to recommend alternatives to allow for individual choice in services;
• Ability to compile and analyze data;
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports;
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with individuals served;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, public and private sector organizations, community groups and the general public;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field; plus seven years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities; or bachelor’s degree and a valid Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) certification plus seven years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Masters can be substituted for 1 year of experience; or graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Contingent upon the area of assignment, some positions within this class may require specific certification(s) prior to employment and/or the ability to acquire necessary certification(s) within a specified time period following employment. The certifications are identified in the position description and employment advertisement .

• Valid Motor Vehicle Driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) maintained throughout employment with CSB.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.

This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies).

All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs will still be subject to the weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in human services, public administration, or a related field.
Experience and knowledge in CSB Contracted Employment and Day Support services for persons with developmental disabilities, public-private partnerships, program evaluation, contract management, data management and reporting, and knowledge of budgetary and projection analysis.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job duties are generally sedentary in nature. Ability to enter, retrieve, and analyze data on computer monitor; operate keyboard driven equipment; communicate effectively with others; and lift up to 15 lbs. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.