Waiver Services Manager

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Social Services Manager I

Opening Date: August 3, 2026

Closing Date: August 14, 2026

Job Class Code: 5065

Grade: 27 (Supervisory)

Salary: $62,566.40 - $88,337.60*

*This is inclusive of a 1.00% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number: 03000-4373

Location: This is a full-time position that can be located in Augusta, ME or Portland, ME and allows for partial telework with management approval.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Core Responsibilities:

This position is professional social services work of a supervisory nature related to home and community-based waiver services for adults with intellectual disabilities or autism.

As a Waiver Services Manager, you will:

• Supervise and support four DD Resource Coordinators and one Office Assistant,

• Oversee eligibility determinations and service authorizations,

• Respond to inquiries from the general public, applicants, and waiver members,

• Collaborate with waiver providers and case management agencies, and

• Participate as a witness in administrative hearings.

Minimum Qualifications:

An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in social services to include two (2) years of related program management experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• At least one (1) year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities, and

• A bachelor's degree in a human services field (including, but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology).

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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 Maine's older citizens, vulnerable adults and adults with disabilities.

Application Information:

To Apply: Please upload your current resume and cover letter.

For additional information about this position please contact Emily Kalafarski at Emily.Kalafarski@Maine.gov

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@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 and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs