Developmental Disabilities Assistant Program Administrator (#MDDZ25)
$50,841.00 Yearly Min / $63,551.00 Yearly Mid / $76,261.00 Yearly Max

A class incumbent assists in the administration and supervision of program services for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities to ensure compliance with Medicaid standards for Home and Community Based Services and Division standards for non-Medicaid programs.

A class incumbent functions under the general direction of a program administrator and is involved in supervising DDDS program services. Work involves implementing person centered plans and staff scheduling to ensure appropriate staffing coverage. In addition, an incumbent is responsible for supervising and evaluating the work of program staff and participates in the hiring process for program staff. Significant aspects of work include providing in-service training and instruction to program staff and determining and implementing monitoring systems involving program services.

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.  

• Assists in directing program services by participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of overall program plans, directs staff engaged in the development and implementation of person centered plans.
   
• Plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of program staff.
   
• Acts in the absence of the Program Administrator.
   
• Obtains support services, resources, and equipment to meet the varied needs of clients.
   
• Monitors the progress of clients toward goals as specified in the person centered plan and recommends changes to the plan as circumstances change.
   
• Monitors the effectiveness of program services through data collection and analysis and recommends changes to program standards and operating guidelines.
   
• Prepares and maintains a wide variety of reports related to clients, staff performance and productivity and program effectiveness.

The intent of the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is to give a general indication of the core requirements for all positions in the class series; therefore, the KSA’s listed are not exhaustive or necessarily inclusive of the requirements of every position in the class.  

• Knowledge of the nature of developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of current principles, practices and research in the field of developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of task analysis, programming and training methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of laws and rights of individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of administrative, managerial and supervisory principles, practices and methods.
• Skill in establishing effective working relationships with subordinates, administrative staff, representatives from other agencies, clients and the public.
• Skill in determining priorities, developing, implementing and evaluating plans.
• Skill in report preparation.
• Ability to handle and resolve diverse problems and situations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Developmental Disabilities Assistant Program Administrator
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Three years experience in case management which includes assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individuals human service needs.
2. Three years experience in making recommendations as part of a clients service plan such as clinical treatment, counseling, or determining eligibility for health or human services/benefits.
3. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
4. Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, inquire and report on data.
5. Six months experience in narrative report writing
6. Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.