Home and Community Support Services Program Manager

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Social Services Program Manager

Opening Date: June 24, 2026

Closing Date: July 8, 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: 20002-4757

Location: 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:

This position directs and oversees the day-to-day licensing, survey, and complaint investigation activities of the Home and Community Support Service (HCSS) program.  Responsibilities include working with key stakeholders at the State and national level to ensure program requirements are congruent with other state and national standards for quality and safety. This position helps to develop and implement policies and initiatives in support of agency goals and objectives. This position may supervise a combination of professional, technical, and clerical staff.

This position also:

•        Monitors the HCSS complaint process to ensure appropriate triaging and assignment of complaints.

•        Evaluates and counsels staff regarding work performance and identifies training needs for assigned staff.

•        Reviews written documentation of survey and supervisory staff

•        Establishes goals for the HCSS program and implements steps to achieve goals

•        Ensures consistency regarding regulatory interpretation and survey process among team members

•        Participates in the development and ongoing review of the annual budget for the program

•        Develops performance improvement initiatives and standard operating procedures and engages in strategic planning for the HCSS program

•        Participates in rule revision and development for the HCSS program

•        Coordinates with DHHS offices regarding HCSS programs and requirements

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.

Preferred candidates will ALSO have:

•        Demonstrated leadership skills, and collaboration both internally and externally

•        Ability to meet deadlines, including demonstrated organizational skills

•        Knowledge of HCSS programs, settings, and systems

•        Knowledge of investigation methods and techniques

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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 mission of the Division of Licensing and Certification (DLC) is to ensure that Maine’s citizens receive quality and effective health care and social services by developing and applying regulatory standards that help people have safe and appropriate outcomes.  

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Heather Hyatt, Associate Director at Heather.Hyatt@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, 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% 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 non-birthing 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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