HUMAN SERVICE SPECIALIST IV (Contractual Position)

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301 W. Preston Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Will provide oversight and coordinate program operations of the Department's Veteran Directed Care (VDC) Program in collaboration with the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) to ensure adherence to program policies and procedures; and serve as the liaison between the VAMHCS, Financial Management Service (FMS), participating Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), and Centers for Independent Living (CILs). The individual in this position receives instructions from and reports to the Chief of Long Term Services.

Day-to-day tasks related to program operations.

Training and ongoing technical assistance for VDC Supports Planners.

Billing activities.

Quality assurance monitoring and reporting.

Ability to problem solve. Other duties as assigned.

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations.

Notes:

1. Additional professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Education at the graduate level at an accredited college or university in a human services related field may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester hours per year for up to two years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officer classifications and Administrative Officer specialty codes in the General, Administrative, Clerical, and Officer Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

One year of experience working for a home and community-based services program.  

Experience in public speaking.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after the closing date. 

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division 301 W. Preston Street, Room 608 Baltimore, MD 21201

For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact S. Hudson at 410-767-4910.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.