Developmental Disabilities Program Evaluator

DelDOTPatriots Way, Georgetown, DE

30+ days ago

Salary

CAD55182–CAD68978 yearly

Job description

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

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Summary Statement

The incumbent will assist with monitoring and oversight of Medicaid services to ensure Federal and State compliance with the Home and Community Based Waiver and State Transition Plan. Responsibilities include protecting client rights, conducting / processing reportable incident and rights investigations, evaluating person-centered planning, and ensuring corrective action, when necessary, through the verification process. This position is in an office setting and out in the field and does not require night or weekend work.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

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.
Assists in the development, planning and reviewing of residential service delivery systems, plans, procedures and policies.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Developmental Disabilities Program Evaluator

Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

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 the 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.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.