Behavioral Health Partnership Contract Manager State Program Manager Recruitment # 250130-4799MP-100 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 1/30/2025 4:00:00 PM Salary $98,695.00 - $134,575.00/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 2/14/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Are you a current State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Social Services (DSS (https://www.connect.ct.gov/access/jsp/access/Home.jsp) ) employee who is driven and motivated to making a positive impact with those you work with? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our team of individuals committed to the goal of making a difference in our communities! At the DSS, we are seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Behavioral Health Partnership Contract Manager ( State Program Manager (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=4799MP&R1=&R3=) ) which will be based in Hartford, CT in the Integrated Care Unit for the Division of Health Services! This is an anticipated vacancy. Position Highlights + This position is full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week role with a schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Hybrid work may be available based on agency needs. What We Can Offer You: + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! + Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. + P rofessional growth and development opportunitie s + A healthy work/life balance to all employees Who We Are: DSS delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency. We serve about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities. Services are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, and online and phone access options. Located at Central Office at 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT. Selection Plan In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/) job posting. For Assistance in Applying: Please read (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/applicanttips2023november.pdf) or watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=w4GRBV2u8wvhTKLL&v=Y8sOb10qYXQ&feature=youtu.be) our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Application Process: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut. Selection Process: This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) . Contact Information: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Christopher Lavallee at Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for planning, organizing and directing an age n cy program and/or project or directing the development and administration of programs within a division. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Receives administrative direction from an administrative official of higher grade. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Directs staff as assigned. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Directs staff and/or operations of an agency program and/or project or division; + Coordinates, plans and manages program and/or project activities; + Formulates goals and objectives; + Develops or assists in development of related policy; + Interprets and administers pertinent laws; + Provides input or evaluates staff; + Prepares or assists in preparation of budget; + Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact on program and/or project activities; + Serves on committees and/or task forces as required; + Speaks before professional and lay groups on subjects related to the agency mission; + Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of + and ability to apply management principles and practices; + relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; + project management; + principles and practices of business and public administration with emphasis on effective organization, administration and management + Considerable + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + Considerable ability to analyze organizational problems and determine effective solutions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Nine (9) years of professional experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the specific area of assignment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED + College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. + A Master's degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. + Department of Labor: Two (2) years of experience as an Apprenticeship and Training Program Manager may be substituted for the General and Special Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • A master’s degree in the behavioral health field • Experience in managing contracts of at least $5 million annually or a contract that serves more than 10,000 individuals per year. • Knowledge and experience working in the behavioral health environment and substance use disorder treatment fields. • Knowledgeable with regulations and statutes related to behavioral health • Knowledge with and experience in developing policies related to behavioral health care and management and substance use disorder treatment services. • Knowledge of clinical treatments and methods used to treat behavioral health Members. • Knowledge and experience in researching and developing rates for behavioral health or substance use disorder or related services. • Experience in developing and managing budgets for programs. • Adept at performance-based and outcome – based contract management. • Skilled with data analytics. • Experience in continuous quality improvement activities and program development • Experience in customer service - related duties and practices. • Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams for process and quality improvement. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online