Child Care Services Program Manager

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Social Services Program Manager

Opening Date: June 6, 2024   

Closing Date: June 20, 2024

Job Class Code: 5094
Grade:  28 (Supervisory Services) 
Salary: $61,838.40 - $84,427.20/yr.

There will be a 3% across the board general salary increase effective June 30th, 2024

Position Number: 02000-3468

Location: Augusta

Come join a dedicated team supporting a strong early care and education system in Maine! As the Child Care Services Program Manager, you will be an Administrator of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) federal block grant and advise the Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) leadership team on child care policies and practices.

 Some of your core responsibilities include:

·       Oversee child care subsidy services and policies

·       Align key components of child care services, such as the utilization of cost modeling and market rates to inform child care financing strategies.

·       Support the development and rollout of Maine’s new child care management system

·       Draft and support implementation of Maine’s Child Care Development Fund plan.

·       Lead the early care and education division’s work with the Administration for Children and Families and OCFS’ Child Care Licensing unit and Background Check Unit

·       Ensure compliance with CCDF rules and regulations and serve as the point person for federal and state program and funding audits

This position works closely with the Associate Director of Early Care and Education, the Preschool Development Grant (PDG) Program Manager, and other program managers in the Early Care and Education Division. This position supervises the Child Care Affordability Program managers and staff.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of program development, evaluation, budgeting, and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of federal grants, reporting, and compliance.
• Ability to develop and implement program goals and objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in social service or mental health/developmental disabilities programs and a bachelor’s degree.  At least three (3) years of the required experience must be in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity.  Equivalent related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

     The backgrounds of well-qualified candidates should demonstrate the following competencies: 

1.     A thorough knowledge of the early care and education system and other child-serving systems.

2.     Leadership and management skills and knowledge.

3.     Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Please submit a cover letter addressing your skills and/or prior experience in each of the areas above.

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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 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. This anticipated vacancy is located in our Augusta office.

Application Information:

 Please submit all documents or files in  PDF format.

For additional information about this position please contact Tara Williams, Associate Director of Early Care and Education at 624-7971. To apply, please upload