STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: COORDINATOR OF DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES PLANNING AND RESEARCH
Class Code: 2212-26
Date Established: 01-25-74
Occupational Code: 7-7-7
Date of Last Revision: 12-28-01
BASIC PURPOSE: To coordinate mandated planning
functions of the Developmental Disabilities Council, including policy research
and strategic planning for the developmentally disabled population.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Monitors and
evaluates government programs in order to forecast problems in service
delivery, and in creating opportunities for people with developmental
disabilities.
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Designs planning and
analytic procedures resulting in policy recommendations for services affecting
the developmentally disabled population.
·
Develops and
maintains automated information systems for all developmental Disabilities
Council activities.
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Analyzes program and
financial data for the purpose of policy research and planning recommendations.
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Develops and monitors
policy research and demonstration contracts.
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Assists state and
local groups in the development of programs and preparation of grant
applications for developmental disabilities funds.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill in analyzing and
interpreting data, policy and procedures OR in using equipment in order to
arrive at logical conclusions or recommendations.
Knowledge: Requires logical or scientific
expertise to resolve problems of a specialized or professional nature in a wide
range of applications.
Impact: Requires responsibility for achieving
direct service objectives by assessing agency service needs and making
preliminary recommendations for the development of alternative short-term
program policies or procedures.
Errors at this level result in incomplete assessments or misleading
recommendations causing a disruption of agency programs or policies.
Supervision: Requires direct supervision of other
employees doing work which is related or similar to the supervisor, including
scheduling work, recommending leave, reviewing work for accuracy, performance
appraisal, or interviewing applicants for position vacancies.
Working Conditions: Requires performing regular job
functions in a controlled environment with minimal exposure to disagreeable job
elements and little risk of hazard to physical or mental health.
Physical Demands: Requires light work, including
continuous walking or operating simple equipment for extended periods of time
as well as occasional strenuous activities such as reaching or bending.
Communication: Requires reviewing summaries and
reports and making management level decisions to solve problems or to achieve
work objectives as well as articulating and expressing those solutions and
goals. This level also requires
formal presentations of solutions and goals to employees and the general public
to increase the responsiveness of the agency toward the demands of its client
system.
Complexity: Requires evaluating a combination of
wide-ranging job functions to determine work procedures, to solve problems, and
to reach conclusions by applying analytical, technical, or scientific
thinking. This level also requires
planning policies and long-term strategies, drawing conclusions based on
available criteria, and evaluating the effectiveness of program objectives.
Independent Action: Requires independent judgment in
planning and evaluating work procedures and in supervising the development of
professional, technical and managerial standards under administrative direction
and according to broad departmental guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master's degree from a recognized
college or university with a major study in human services, planning,
sociology, psychology, public administration, or social work. Each additional year of approved formal
education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Five years' experience in an
administrative or research capacity in the field of mental retardation or in
developmental disabilities. Each additional
year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required
formal education at the graduate level only.
License/Certification: Eligibility for New Hampshire driver's
license.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of the field of
mental retardation/developmental disabilities as to current aims, approaches
and treatment and training techniques.
Thorough knowledge of survey and interview techniques in research
design. Thorough knowledge of
statistical principles necessary for analysis of data. Working knowledge of the kinds of
financial and social resources available for application to the status of local
and state programs. Considerable
knowledge of social and economic problems associated with the developmentally
disabled. Ability to meet and
elicit technical advice and data from officials and educators associated with
social and economic problems in connection with the developmentally disabled
persons throughout the state.
Ability to conduct research material with objectivity and ability to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working
relationships with fellow employees, local and state officials and the general public. Must be willing to maintain appearance
appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency
appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive
of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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