Location: Augusta,Maine,United States
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Social Services Program Specialist II
Opening Date: November 22, 2024
Closing Date: December 9, 2024
Job Class Code: 5093
Grade: 25 (Supervisory Services)
Salary: $57,408.00 - $81,078.40 per year
Position Number: 02023-1461
Location: Augusta
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Core Responsibilities:
As the Estate Management Supervisor for Adult Protective Services, you will:
• Directly oversee Estate Management activities of all assets belonging to adults under Public Guardianship or Conservatorship.
• Be responsible for collaborating with regional APS staff, the Office of the Attorney General, Probate Courts, Veterans Administration, Social Security Administration, financial institutions and other state and private agencies to protect and maximize client assets.
• Coordinate the development, testing and implementation of updates and enhancements to Maine’s Adult Protective Services web based information systems. (MAPSIS), including identifying needed changes and enhancements, developing work plans, and establishing operational priorities.
• Acquire knowledge of the Maine Probate Code and all aspects of Adult Protective Services and Public Guardianship rules and procedures to suggest program enhancements, provide training, quality assurance and to represent OADS as necessary.
• Work with considerable autonomy receiving administrative direction from the Associate Director, Adult Protective Services. Your work will require occasional state-wide travel and overnight stays.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have an eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in estate management and planning and/or adult protective services.
The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:
1. A thorough knowledge of rules, regulations and processes associated with OADS Estate Management of assets belonging to adults under Public Guardianship and Conservatorship.
2. A thorough knowledge of MAPSIS (Maine Adult Protective Services Information System) and Evergreen or comparable automated case management system.
3. Demonstrable experience providing in a leadership or management role with direct supervision of employees.
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Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.
The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, support and well-being of adults throughout Maine.
Application Information:
Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.
To apply, please complete the application and upload a current resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should address the competencies listed in the Requirements section.
For additional information about this position please contact Gina Googins, Adult Protective Services Assoc. Dir. at (207) 287-2630 or by e-mail at Gina.R.Googins@Maine.gov
To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.L.Harman@Maine.gov
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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