REHABILITATION CENTER RESIDENTIAL ADVISOR II

THERE ARE TWO FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE.

ONE IS PRIMARILY NIGHT SHIFT 11:00P.M. - 7:30 A.M. --  SUNDAY - THURSDAY, BUT MAY BE ADJUSTED TO COVER OTHER SHIFTS AND AREAS AS NEEDED.

THE SECOND POSITION IS PRIMARILY DAY SHIFT:    MONDAY -  THURSDAY 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.  AND FRIDAY 11:00 A.M. - 7:30 P.M, BUT MAY BE ADJUSTED TO COVER OTHER SHIFTS AND AREAS AS NEEDED.

Workforce & Technology Center

2301 Argonne Drive

Baltimore MD 21218

Oversees an assigned client residence area and provides crisis counseling and supportive teaching to residents of the dormitory at the Workforce & Technology Center. Maintain healthy, safe, and sanitary environment for individuals with disabilities who are generally independent in their activities of daily living. Restrain clients displaying violent or aggressive behavior.

Provides monitoring and supervision of the residential dormitories. Conducts physical walk-through of dormitory area with completion of rounds log to ensure overall safety and welfare of residents. Observes and monitors the behavior and progress of residents to ensure compliance with dormitory rules and regulations and health and safety standards. Mediates disputes and conflicts. Provides guidance and supports to residents in areas related to independence, employment, advocacy, and social skills development. Assists and escorts residents to local emergency rooms when emergency healthcare is needed. Provides cuing and monitoring for residents participating in medication monitoring program. Schedules room assignments, process admissions, and facilitates dormitory orientation. Completes written documentation. Communicates resident progress and/or issues to appropriate staff. Carries out emergency and routine procedures for the protection and safety of consumers, staff, and the public. Facilitates resident group sessions. Instructs and monitors basic housekeeping skills so that residents can maintain their assigned living area.

Education: Possession of an Associate of Arts Degree or 60 credit hours of course work with at least six credit hours in education, psychology or counseling.

Experience: One year of experience providing counseling or other rehabilitation services in a program serving persons with disabilities.

Note: A Bachelor’s Degree with 30 credit hours in a human services related field may be substituted for the required experience.

Applicants possessing basic sign language skills and experience providing residential services to transitioning youth and adults with sensory (hearing and vision) disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders is preferred. Note:  If you possess the above skills, please note them clearly on your application.

1. Persons appointed to position in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland, and their driving records will be subject to investigation.

2. Persons appointed to positions in this classification will be required to successfully complete training to obtain and maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

1. Applicants may be given a medical examination and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the work required of the position prior to appointment.

2. Persons appointed to position in this classification will be required to provide a telephone number where they can be reached.

3. Applicants must submit proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

4. Applicants are subject to a criminal background investigation in accordance with the federal Family Law Article, Section 5.

5. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year. 

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Applicants must complete the Maryland State Government on-line application for employment recruitment #19-000951-0001. The Application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications.

Paper applications can be completed and faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to DORS Human Resource Department at 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. To obtain a paper application visit our website dors.maryland.gov or marylandpublicschools.org.  Inquiries can be made to 410-554-9424.

Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

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

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and travel throughout the State are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.