New Job Director Of Program Monitoring And Fiscal Review (Hybrid) In Connecticut

Are you ready to take that next step in your caeer? Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families' (DCF) is hiring a Director of Program Monitoring and Fiscal Review to join our team.

What We Can Offer You:

• To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
• Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage;
• Comprehensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
• Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
• A culture that encourages work/life balance;
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Position Highlights:

• 1st shift
• Monday - Friday
• 40 hours per week
• Hybrid work schedule
• Location: 505 Hudson Street in Harford, CT with limited statewide travel.

The Role:

This position oversees the entirety of DCF's Division of Revenue Enhancement (RED), a division comprised of nineteen (19) employees, containing the Medical Eligibility, Social Security/Agency Rep-payees, IV-E Eligibility, and IV-E Claiming units, as well as the Department's Federal Grant Management Unit (FMU), a unit comprised of three (3) staff managing approximately 25 federal and private grants at any given time.

The services coordinated by RED provide the mechanism for the agency to maximize federal reimbursement and support for child welfare services for the State of Connecticut and maintain medical eligibility for DCF children in the most efficient, professional, and cost-effective manner. The services coordinated by FMU provide DCF with the opportunity to expand its services array with federal funding target new and innovative programs to children and families.

Discover the opportunity to:

• Interpret and apply federal and state regulations relative reimbursement for child welfare costs.
• Coordinate compliance, support and manage all aspects of filing federal claims for Title XIX, Title IV-E and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) programs.
• Develop and maintain the agency's Cost Allocation Plan.
• Manage the Title IV-E state and federal program audits.
• Manage the process for granting and maintaining medical coverage for all children in out-of-home care.
• Support and manage the process for completing Title XIX Husky application and re-determinations.
• Support and manage the agency's Social Security Representative Payee responsibilities for beneficiaries that are in foster care.
• Support the identification, application and management of federal grants that support children and families across Connecticut.
• Ensure timeliness of grant report submission.
• Provide financial oversight and budget management over grant funding.
• Ensure agency compliance with terms of each grant.

About Us:

The Department of Children and Families' (DCF) mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter.

We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career with us and make an impact by serving your state!

These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

This position may be subject to Federal requirements for COVID 19 Vaccination Immunization.

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Please note you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.

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Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Julie Barker, at [email protected].

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [email protected].

In a state agency this class is accountable for directing program compliance evaluation and fiscal review for all grants and contracts administered by the agency.

• Directs staff and operations of the section including program evaluation and fiscal review of grants and contracts administered by the department;
• Coordinates, plans and manages section activities;
• Formulates program goals and objectives;
• Develops or assists in development of related policy;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
• Evaluates staff;
• Prepares or assists in preparation of section budget;
• Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of section who might impact program activities;
• Directs compliance and fiscal auditing of ongoing grants and contracts as well as review of new grants and contracts;
• Directs evaluation of grant programs to review effectiveness and determine appropriateness of subsequent funding;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
  • apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • principles and practices of grant and contract administration including program and fiscal evaluation;
• Knowledge of
  • public health programs;
  • social service programs;
  • principles and practices of fiscal management;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to analyze complex financial records, documents and reports for evidence of financial fraud.

Ten (10) years of experience in a combination of public administration and fiscal administration.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity over professional staff.

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master’s degree in business administration, public administration or public health may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• Experience maintaining state and federally required regulatory records and paperwork.
• Experience working with federal regulatory agencies such as the US Health & Human Services and US Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services and managing the grantee review role in a state of federal program and financial audit.
• Grant administration experience, including but limited to enhancing funding models and identifying new sources of funding.

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.