Case Management Consultant – Family, Respite & Housing Support

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Case Management Consultant

Opening Date:
July 22, 2026

Closing Date:
August 4, 2026

Job Class Code: 5070

Grade: 24 (Pro Tech)

Salary: $51,688.00 - $72,467.20 per year

Position Number:

Location:

Augusta

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEP OPT extensions.

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

• Review, evaluate, and process all statewide Family Support Funding and Respite Requests as well as Housing Support Funding Requests in accordance with program policies, guidelines, and funding parameters.
• Submit recommendations and decisions in a timely manner, coordinating closely with the Housing Manager for review and approval.
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable rules and program requirements.

• Maintain a strong working knowledge of OADS program policies, guidance, and procedures, including Section 13, Section 21, and Section 29 waiver services.
• Apply programmatic criteria consistently when reviewing requests, identifying when submissions fall outside allowable guidelines.
• Provide clear, supportive consultation to case managers and waiver members regarding community resources, waiver services, and alternative options when requests cannot be approved.

• Offer guidance to case managers on program expectations, documentation standards, and available support.
• Communicate decisions and recommendations clearly, professionally, and in plain language.
• Support case managers and waiver members in understanding how to access appropriate services and resources.

• Promote statewide consistency in the review and approval of Family Support and Housing Support Requests.
• Identify trends, gaps, or recurring issues and elevate them to the Housing Manager for system level improvement.
• Collaborate with internal OADS staff to strengthen program clarity, accessibility, and alignment with member needs.

Preference given to those with a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.

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 supports Maine's older and disabled adults by providing Adult Protective, Aging and Community Services, Brain Injury, Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS), and Other Related Conditions.

For additional information about this position please contact Sara Fleurant urant

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