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PROGRAM MANAGER I

Recruitment #22-004220-0002

Introduction

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If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

This is a CONTRACTUAL position with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.


GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City
6776 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21215

POSITION DUTIES

This is clinical position requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans and/or policies. Position will be responsible for oversight and operationalization of the HIV/HCV testing and linkage to care MOU between the Department and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH).

Position will be required to assess HIV/HCV testing materials for adequacy and efficacy and will monitor the MOU with MDH to assure that funds are spent appropriately and in a timely fashion for the specific purpose of increasing testing among DPSCS detainees and arrestees, ensuring enrollment and follow-up in chronic care clinic while incarcerated and linking them to care upon release.

Position will act as liaison between DPSCS and MDH on issues surrounding HIV and HCV, Training, policy and procedure, and data development and management.

Position will also develop and implement processes that assure HIV and HCV positive inmates being released receive their thirty days of medication, and may work with the medical vendor’s discharge planners and receiving facilities in the community to get medications to them in the event released inmates do not get them prior to release.  Position will work with the medical vendor’s discharge planners and community providers to ensure continuity of care upon release. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.


Education: Bachelor’s degree in any health related field

Experience: Experience a plus but not required. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. One year of professional experience managing infectious disease screening or testing in a facility or health care unit.  

2. One year of professional experience planning post-release treatment plans for persons with medical conditions.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND 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 emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

Terrayl Goode

Terrayl.Goode@Maryland.gov


If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload,
please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410-484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information,
recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.

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 recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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