<p>Description</p> <p>DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS</p> <ul> <li>THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED. </li></ul> <p>The Child, Youth, & Family Services team are looking to hire a Program Manager for the Infant Toddler Program. The Program Manager will oversee the Infant Toddler program operations, which includes multiple specialty areas within the Child Access and IDEA Part C Direct Services functions as well as the Infant Toddler Policy team development. This position is located at Central Office in downtown Boise.</p> <p>This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.</p> <p>BENEFITS:</p> <p>BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION</p> <p>We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.</p> <p>OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS</p> <ul> <li>11 paid holidays </li><li>Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start </li><li>Paid parental leave </li><li>Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates!(full-time/30+ hours per week) </li><li>PERSI Choice 401(k) </li><li>Deferred compensation plan </li><li>Life insurance </li><li>Short and long-term disability insurance </li><li>Student Loan Forgiveness </li><li>Wellness programs </li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) </li><li>Wide variety of training opportunities </li><li>Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting </li></ul> <p>EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:</p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement guidelines for service delivery within the program. </li><li>Approve service plans for infants and toddlers, including Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). </li><li>Ensure compliance with federal IDEA Part C and state regulations. </li><li>Monitor outcomes and adjust program strategies based on data. </li><li>Approve the development and placement of contracts for regional programs </li><li>Manage outcomes and performance of regional program activities </li><li>Provide direct oversight of statewide Infant Toddler program operations, including Service Coordination and Direct Services programs </li><li>Establish program goals, identify improvements, monitor progress, and assure compliance by developing data and information collection systems to monitor program improvements </li><li>Manage budget and expenditures as well as oversee policy development </li><li>Maximize use of program resources to support quality and innovation, and employ best practices </li><li>Identify, implement, develop, and evaluate program partnerships, cooperative relationships, and practices to position the system to support department strategic objectives as well as analyzing and standardizing regional procedures </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>You must possess all the minimum and specialty minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum and specialty qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.</p> <ul> <li>Some knowledge of management practices as well as experience providing technical proficiency, problem-solving, communication, and program area training. Typically gained by at least one-year experience managing a major Program and providing leadership of professional staff. Candidates may also qualify through completing upper-division college-level management coursework along with experience in a significant Leadership role. </li></ul> <p>Learn About a Career with DHW</p> <ul> <li>PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications. </li></ul> <p>If you have questions, please contact us at:</p> <p>Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.</p> <p>(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)</p> <p>EMAIL:dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov</p> <p>PHONE:(208) 334-0681</p> <p>EEO/ADA/Veteran:</p> <p>The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.</p> <p>The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.</p> <p>Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.</p>