Associate Director for Developmental Disability & Brain Injury Services

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Public Services Manager III

Opening Date : October 15, 2025

Closing Date : October 28, 2025

Job Class Code : MA35

Grade : 35 (Confidential)

Salary : $88,628.80 - $125,611.20 annually

Position Number : 03030-4397

Location : This is a full-time position located in Augusta and allows for partial telework with management approval.

Core Responsibilities :

As the Associate Director for Developmental Disability and Brain Injury Services you will :

• Work collaboratively as a member of the OADS Executive Management Team in overseeing an extensive program of community-based MaineCare services for adults with developmental disabilities (DS) or brain injuries (BI). This includes :
• Case management, residential, day and employment services, crisis services, DS and BI waiver programs and adult protective services.
• Lead statewide communication of system changes, rules, policies, and procedures to stakeholders, families, and consumers to promote best practices and improve service outcomes.

In this role, you will be responsible for :

This position reports directly to the OADS Director and frequently interacts with the DHHS Commissioner's Office, executives from other DHHS offices, members of the Legislature and leaders of service provides and other professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications :

To qualify, candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and at least six (6) years of professional leadership experience within the healthcare or disability services system, including a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or managerial experience . Preference will be given to candidates with a Master's Degree in a relevant field.

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies :

1. Strategic Leadership

2. Program and Project Management

3. Leadership and Accountability

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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 Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, support and well-being of Maine's older citizens, vulnerable adults and adults with disabilities.

Application Information :

For additional information about this position please contact Elizabeth Hopkins at Elizabeth.Hopkins@Maine.gov

To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter addressing the competency areas identified in the Minimum Qualifications Section.

Please submit all documents or files in PDF 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 :

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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