Senior IDD Program Specialist (Hybrid)

State of Tennessee; Knoxville (TN); Híbrido; USD 49.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

State of Tennessee in Knoxville is seeking an experienced IDD Program Specialist to manage complex program responsibilities, assist providers, monitor standards, and provide staff support in intellectual and developmental disabilities initiatives. The role requires coordinating and advising on program initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and quality care.

The incumbent will oversee data, budgets, and grant funds, engage stakeholders, and contribute to performance improvements within a

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in special education, education, rehabilitation or therapeutic health, nursing, sociology, social work, or any behavioral science field and experience equivalent to two years of working with persons with disabilities, aging, and/or mental health work.
• Additional graduate coursework in special education, rehabilitation or therapeutic health, nursing, sociology, social work, or any behavioral science field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Qualifying professional intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, aging, or mental health work may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to three years of working with persons with disabilities, aging, and/or mental health work.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and completion of an internship with the Department of Disability and Aging.

Responsabilidades

• Collects key information through interviews and documentation to assess service needs, develop individualized plans, and provide technical assistance; and engages stakeholders to evaluate potential service changes, ensuring program compliance and quality care for individuals.
• Oversees service compliance, quality standards, policies, and assurance measures. Reviews data, documentation, and service implementation for individuals.
• Evaluates billed services for reimbursement eligibility and monitors grant funds.
• Ensures health and safety by inspecting materials, equipment, and service sites. Evaluates programs and assessments to identify service trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Compiles reports for senior management and audits data for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensures regulatory compliance by verifying incident reports, service documentation, and waiver eligibility.
• Analyzes data to identify systemic trends and recommend improvements for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
• Engages with stakeholders by facilitating meetings, through collaboration, and ensuring adherence to budget constraints.

Conocimientos

Customer Focus

Action Oriented

Drives Vision and Purpose

Collaborates

Situational Adaptability

Educación

Bachelor's degree in special education, education, rehabilitation or therapeutic health, nursing, sociology, social work, or any behavioral science field

Descripción del empleo

State of Tennessee in Knoxville is seeking an experienced IDD Program Specialist to manage complex program responsibilities, assist providers, monitor standards, and provide staff support in intellectual and developmental disabilities initiatives. The role requires coordinating and advising on program initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and quality care.

The incumbent will oversee data, budgets, and grant funds, engage stakeholders, and contribute to performance improvements within a