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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Social Services Program Manager
Opening Date: September 4, 2026
Closing Date: September 18, 2026
Job Class Code: 5094
Grade: 28 (Supervisory)
Salary: $64,334.40 - $91,332.80 per year*
*This is inclusive of a 1.00% recruitment and retention stipend
Position Number: 03030-5114
Location: Augusta
-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-
This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This position allows for partial telework with management approval.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Core Responsibilities:
As a Community Case Management Manager, you will:
• Manage and oversee implementation of the statewide Adult Community Case Management program serving adults with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism, including services funded through MaineCare Section 13 Targeted Case Management, under the direction of OADS leadership.
• Supervise, coach, and provide day-to-day directions to a statewide team who conduct provider support, monitoring, technical assistance, licensing and certification activities, and issue resolution within the Adult Community Case Management system.
• Provide operational management and subject matter expertise on MaineCare Section 13, Home and Community-Based Services requirements, conflict-free case management expectations, person-centered planning, and applicable OADS and OMS policies.
• Oversee initial certification and recertification reviews of Adult Community Case Management provider agencies and coordinate with OADS, the Office of MaineCare Services, and the Division of Licensing and Certification regarding 10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 108, Home and Community Support Services Licensing Rule, including provider qualifications, licensing standards, policies, staffing, supervision, documentation, person-centered planning, quality assurance, training compliance, health and safety expectations, corrective action, and implications for related HCBS services.
• Manage implementation, monitoring, and reporting of quality assurance and quality improvement measures for case management and related HCBS case management services, including provider performance, member outcomes, documentation quality, access, continuity of care, and statewide consistency.
• Support OADS Lifespan Waiver planning and implementation, including provider readiness activities related to Community Resource Coordination and Community Transition Case Management, with attention to conflict-free service delivery, transition planning, staff qualifications, documentation systems, and quality oversight.
• Collaborate with senior OADS leadership, OMS, licensing staff, providers, advocacy organizations, families, guardians, and community partners to implement policy, provide technical assistance, support provider capacity, address system barriers, and ensure consistent implementation of Adult Community Case Management and emerging Lifespan-related services.
Minimum Qualifications:
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in social service or mental health/developmental disabilities programs and a Bachelors Degree. At least three (3) years of the required experience must be in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity. Equivalent related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Preference will be given to candidates with:
• A Bachelors Degree in Social Work or a related human services field.
• Program oversight experience - Experience leading and coordinating person centered service planning for youth and families, including overseeing program processes that support individuals in identifying goals, preferences, and needed supports; responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring transition tools and cross program workflows.
• Demonstrated supervisory and team leadership experience, including coaching and performance management, to promote consistent practice and high-quality service coordination that respects the rights, choice, and dignity of people with disabilities.
• Proven ability to work effectively across programs and with community partners, providing guidance and technical assistance as needed; interpreting and applying relevant policies and procedures; an