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COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES II, DD **REPOST'**

Quality Enhancement Liaison

Recruitment #18-002817-0015

Introduction

**RECRUITMENT REPOSTED.  PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY**

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH/Developmental Disabilities Administration, 1401 Severn Road, Baltimore, MD  21230

Main Purpose of Job

This position will assist the Regional Quality Enhancement Director in support of DDA's mission to assure full participation of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in all aspects of community life and to promote quality supports and services necessary to foster their personal growth, independence and productivity. This position is responsible for supporting the Regional Quality Enhancement Director in the analysis of data gathered through various quality assurance assessments, review of incidents, and quality enhance individual reviews. The position will also provide technical assistance to address systemic problems that focus on enhancing individual's lives and improving quality of services provided by the community agencies within the region. This position requires extensive coordination with the individuals receiving services, families, advocates, provider community, Office of Health Care Quality and the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or a related field.

Experience: Two years of professional experience in health services, one year of which must have been in the option for which application is made.

Notes: 1. Applicants may substitute a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a health or human service field for one year of the required general experience.

2. Experience in the option must be as follows: professional work related to the support services and programs for developmentally disabled clients.

3. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus one additional year of professional experience in health services may be substituted for the specific degree.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate will have:

 -  experience in person centered planning 

-  experience with analysis of data to identify trends to identify current needs or predict future needs and the ability to be responsive to individuals, stakeholders and families

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.  

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. 

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.  




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