OCFS Policy and Training Program Manager
OCFS Policy and Training Program Manager
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Job Description
Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)
Social Services Program Manager
Opening Date: June 26 2025
Closing Date: July 10 2025
Job Class Code: 5094
Grade:28 (Supervisory)
Salary: $64334.40 - $91332.80 per year*
*This is inclusive of a 1.00% recruitment and retention stipend
Position Number:02000-3467
Location: We have an anticipated vacancy in our Augusta Central Office.
Core Responsibilities:
The OCFS Policy and Training Program Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the development implementation and evaluation of OCFS policy and training. You will be responsible for prioritizing the policy and training needs of the organization and overseeing the development and delivery of all OCFS-specific training both internally and externally.
As Program Manager you will be expected to plan direct and coordinate the work of other OCFS staff consultants and contracted personnel in developing training for OCFS. You will directly supervise a team of seven Policy and Training Specialists who determine and review complex policy interpretations and make recommendations for policy revisions based on interactions with staff providers community partners and consumers. You will work collaboratively with the Staff Education and Training Unit (SETU) Cutler Staff DMT the District Training Supervisors and the CQI team to identify OCFS training needs and in developing implementing and evaluating training programs curricula policies and practice guides to address those needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
In order to qualify you must have eight (8) years of education and/or professional experience in social services. At least two years of the required experience must be in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity. The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
1. In-depth knowledge of OCFS policies programs and processes.
2. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training programs to diverse audiences.
3. A demonstrated understanding of the concepts and theories of training development and design and a strong knowledge of current training practices.
4. Ability to analyze and interpret policies assess the implications on agency programs and operations and advise senior managers based on these assessments.
5. Exceptional leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to direct and oversee the work of staff.
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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 States 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 Child & Family Services (OCFS) within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety permanency and well-being of children and families through community networks local resources and life-long family connections throughout Maine.
Application Information:
For additional information about this position please contact Rebecca Richardson Manager of Child Welfare Strategy & Policy Implementation at .
To apply please upload a current resume and cover letter rating your skills in the Minimum Qualifications Section.
To request a paper application please contact
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces 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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 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.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees 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 childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceive 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 anextensive 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 foranything less than full-time.
Theres a job and then theres 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 youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
