Senior IDD Program Specialist — Hybrid

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking an IDD Program Specialist Lead in Nashville to manage complex program responsibilities and provide advisory support across disability and aging initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience with disabilities, aging, or mental health work. It operates in a hybrid setting with in-office and remote work, and includes requirements for background checks and potential driver’s license needs.

Qualifications

• Education and experience as specified: bachelor’s degree with relevant field and two years working with persons with disabilities, aging, and/or mental health work.
• Substitution of graduate coursework in relevant fields may replace required experience.
• Substitution of experience may replace required education.
• Education with internship in the Department of Disability and Aging may satisfy the requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collects information through interviews and documentation to assess service needs and develop plans.
• Oversees service compliance, quality standards, and assurance measures across programs.
• Evaluates billed services for reimbursement eligibility and monitors grant funds.
• Ensures health and safety by inspecting materials, equipment, and sites.
• Compiles reports for senior management and audits data for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensures regulatory compliance by verifying incident reports and waiver eligibility.
• Analyzes data to identify trends and suggest improvements.
• Engages with stakeholders through meetings and collaboration within budget constraints.

Skills

Customer Focus

Action Oriented

Drives Vision and Purpose

Collaborates

Situational Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

Computer/Laptop/Tablet

Telephone

Printer

Automobile

Job description

State of Tennessee is seeking an IDD Program Specialist Lead in Nashville to manage complex program responsibilities and provide advisory support across disability and aging initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience with disabilities, aging, or mental health work. It operates in a hybrid setting with in-office and remote work, and includes requirements for background checks and potential driver’s license needs.