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ECE Consultation for ME Program Specialist

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$58,552–$82,700.80
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Community and Social Services, Continuous Improvement, Contract Requirements, Data Collection, Department of Health and Human Services, Documentation, Early Childhood Education, Employee Retention, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Program Evaluation, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Provider Contracting, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance, Service Delivery, Social Work, Sustainability, Technical Support, Training/Teaching, Webinar
LOCATION
Augusta, Maine
POSTED
2 days ago
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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Social Services Program Specialist II

Date: May 21, 2026

Closing Date: June 4, 2026

Job Class Code: 5093

Grade: 25 (Supervisory Services)

Salary: $58,552.00 - $82,700.80*

*This is inclusive of a 2% recruitment and retention stipend.

Position Number: 02000-4062

Location: Augusta, Bangor or Portland

This position allows for partial telework with management approval.

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

Join Our Team!

If you are passionate about being part of an innovative team of professionals dedicated to promoting the social and emotional well-being of children by supporting the important adults in their lives, this is the job for you! We are looking for a committed individual with a strong understanding of early childhood mental health, early care and education systems, and community resources. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with professionals, advocate for services, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.

Core Responsibilities:

The ECE Consultation for ME Program Specialist supports the implementation, coordination, administration, and continuous improvement of ECE Consultation for ME, Maine's Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) program. The position supports statewide program operations, quality improvement activities, outreach and engagement efforts, contractor oversight, and consistent implementation of program expectations and service delivery practices.

Primary responsibilities include providing programmatic and operational support to contracted consultation agencies and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants to promote alignment with program standards, documentation requirements, quality measures, and statewide implementation expectations. The position provides technical assistance related to program procedures, service delivery tracking, data collection and reporting processes, quality monitoring activities, and continuous quality improvement efforts to strengthen consistency and fidelity across program implementation.

Responsibilities include monitoring contractor and subcontractor compliance with contract requirements, program deliverables, and applicable policies and procedures. The position supports quality assurance and fidelity activities through implementation monitoring, performance review, identification of trends, and recommendations to strengthen program quality, effectiveness, and outcomes.

The position supports development and dissemination of outreach materials, educational resources, presentations, webinars, training materials, infographics, and communication tools to increase program awareness, strengthen referral pathways, and support statewide engagement efforts. Responsibilities include collaboration with community partners, contracted providers, early childhood programs, schools, state agencies, and stakeholders to strengthen awareness, coordination, and integration of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation supports across Maine's early childhood systems.

The position contributes to program planning, operational development, policy and procedure development, and systems improvement activities designed to strengthen quality, sustainability, efficiency, and overall program effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications:

An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in social services or program management with experience in the early care and education system and/or children's mental health system.

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

  • A thorough knowledge of the early care and education system, children's mental health system, and other child-serving systems.
  • Administrative skills, including development and implementation of workplans, quality assurance processes, and communication strategies.
  • The ability and motivation to effectively manage multiple short- and long-term projects.
  • Experience and ability to facilitate meetings, conduct training, and interface with various stakeholders.
  • A knowledge of program oversight including quality assurance and quality improvement.

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