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COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES III, DD

WESTERN MD. REG. COORD. OF FAMILY SUPPORT-FULL TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #22-000491-0015

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Developmental Disabilities Administration 1401 Severn Street, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) supports people with developmental disabilities and their families to lead meaningful lives, fully integrated in their communities throughout Maryland. This full time contractual Central Regional Coordinator of Family Support (CRC-FS) is supervised by the DDA’s Director of Family Support in conjunction with the Central Regional Director (CRD). The CRC-FS is responsible for carrying out and implementing policy, regulation and practices to create a flexible, person-centered and family friendly system to better support families across the lifespan to live their best lives! This is done at both the regional and local level. The CRC-FS also provides feedback on policy, practices and DDA/CMRO communications; facilitates family forums; provides ongoing person and family–friendly information sessions; participates in community events; develops relationships and collaborates with self-advocates, families, local schools systems, Transition Coordinators and other community stakeholders; assists families in navigating state and local systems to obtain the support and services they need in collaboration with Coordinators of Community Supports (CCS). This position maintains and updates a listing of key state and local resources; completes the Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) Ambassador Series, and participates in ongoing opportunities - local, state and national supporting family’s conferences and workshops - to enhance knowledge and skills in implementing CtLC related to supporting families. This position also participates in the MD Community of Practice for Supporting Families’ and establishes a Regional CoP for Supporting Families to provide training on the principles and tools of CtLC to families and their family members with I/DD and facilitates “Peer to Peer” networking opportunities; facilitates and coordinates RCoP training and monthly meetings; collects data; and provides ongoing monitoring, evaluation and assessment of these activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Three years of professional experience in health services, two years must have been in the Developmental Disabilities option.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of 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 Developmental Disabilities option must be as follows: professional work related to the support services and programs for developmentally disabled clients.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus one additional year of professional experience in health services for the required education.

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 should have personal experience with a family member who has intellectual and developmental disabilities; knowledge and experience with the Charting the LifeCourse Framework and the MD Community Practice for supporting 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. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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.

Leave may be granted to a 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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information 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.

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 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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




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