Waiver Services Manager

Social Services Manager I

Opening Date:
August 3, 2026

Closing Date:
August 14, 2026

Job Class Code: 5065

Grade: 27 (Supervisory)

Salary: $62,566.40 - $88,337.60*

* This is inclusive of a 1.00% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number:

Location:

This is a full-time position that can be located in Augusta, ME or Portland, ME and allows for partial telework with management approval.

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

Core Responsibilities:

This position is professional social services work of a supervisory nature related to home and community-based waiver services for adults with intellectual disabilities or autism.

As a Waiver Services Manager, you will:

• Supervise and support four DD Resource Coordinators and one Office Assistant,
• Oversee eligibility determinations and service authorizations,
• Respond to inquiries from the general public, applicants, and waiver members,
• Collaborate with waiver providers and case management agencies, and
• Participate as a witness in administrative hearings.

Minimum Qualifications:

An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in social services to include two (2) years of related program management experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• At least one (1) year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities, and
• A bachelor's degree in a human services field (including, but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology).

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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:

To Apply:

Please upload your current resume and cover letter.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified…