As the Director of the Moving Forward Program, your role is pivotal in fostering collaboration. You will work closely with other leaders and managers of the Moving Forward Program team, including the Director of Moving Forward Program Operations, the Transitional Assistance Coordinator, the Adaptive Assistance Coordinator, and administrative staff. This collaborative approach is not just beneficial, but essential to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the entire team. Your engagement with other MassAbility Departments, such as Legal, Fiscal, AQA, and Learning & Community Engagement, will be crucial in addressing program operation needs that could impact the quality of services provided to waiver participants.

Finally, the Director of the Moving Forward Program will be a leader in promoting MassAbilitys learning and participatory performance culture with an emphasis on high-performance teams, individual performance/contribution/ impact, and engagement in activities to promote and support a program/division/agency (e.g., committee membership, Roadmap workgroup membership, presenting at Town Halls, achieving learning and performance goals). The Director will be a leader in supporting MassAbility's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial equity, as well as innovation, transformation, and change, and create a culture of agility, excellence, and belonging.

At MassAbility, we are driven by a fundamental belief that we are all different but connected - individuals who share a common purpose and who bring our own talents, ingenuity, and perspective to achieve our vision. That belief puts diversity, equity, and inclusion at the center of everything we do. We are keenly aware of the barriers that many of us face as we strive to live life on our own terms. That's why, as a community, we are committed to always being part of the solution. This work is essential to who we are as an organization. Together, we are making a better state possible for everyone. As a team member, you'll join an agency that values a learning and participatory performance culture with an emphasis on high-performance teams, individual contribution/impact, and engagement in activities to promote and support programs, divisions, and the overall agency vision and mission.

Duties & Responsibilities (the following represent a general summary and are not all-inclusive):

• Ensure that the MFP Services Team operates smoothly and efficiently and provides effective and professional services to Waiver participants.

• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of the Moving Forward Program and the Regional MFP Managers to ensure services are provided consistently across teams, services are readily available to pending participants, home and vehicle modifications are consistently provided to eligible consumers, and we are recruiting new Transitional Assistance and Housing Search Entity providers.

• Commit to the timely transition of program participants in the community by partnering and collaborating with all staff to ensure that these transitions occur in a timely manner.

• Work with MassHealth and other parties to ensure the waivers' smooth operation overall and compliance with the MassHealth ISA.

• Partner with the fiscal department to ensure that the program operates fiscally sound, with funds utilized effectively, billing processed efficiently and timely, and funds requested or returned as appropriate.

• Work with other MassAbility programs for the benefit of all consumers and the community at large.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of six (6) years of full-time experience in managing a human services program or long-term community service/support program, including supervision of case management staff.

• Knowledge of Medicaid community long-term services and support programs, state-funded disability programs and services, and direct experience implementing waiver services, with specific expertise working under HCBS waiver requirements.

• Ability to analyze and utilize data effectively for program improvement with the ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Previous experience with conflict resolution, negotiation, and problem-solving.

• Experience with principles, practices, and techniques of case management and service coordination and with the development of database systems

• Prior experience supporting individuals transitioning from facilities to independent community settings by implementing person-centered, independent living, and community living service plans to ensure individual support plans representing identified needs, interests, and preferences.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate program information and philosophy to others and support others in learning this skill.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to write concisely, express thoughts clearly, and develop ideas in a logical sequence.

• Ability to collaborate with and facilitate communication with staff.

About MassAbility

MassAbility provides services that break down barriers and empower people with disabilities to live life on their own terms. Our programs focus on vocational rehabilitation, community living, and disability determination for federal benefit programs. We are change agents and community builders. And we put the people we serve at the heart of everything we do. We envision a Commonwealth that is open to all, where everyone can seize their true potential and contribute fully to our communities and the world. Together with stakeholders, partners, and allies, MassAbility collaborates, problem-solves, and innovates to bring about a better Massachusetts for everyone-one that is truly equitable, accessible, and inclusive.

For more information about our agency and programs, visit: MassAbility | Mass.gov

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal and tax background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

For questions, please the contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume for the Director of the Moving Forward Program

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.