COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES III, DD 'REPOST'

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MDH Developmental Disabilities Administration, 1360 Marshall Street, Hagerstown, MD

This full time contractual position supports people with developmental disabilities and their to lead meaningful lives, fully integrated in their communities throughout Maryland. This position is supervised by the DDA’s Director of Family Support in conjunction with the Central Regional Director (CRD). This position is responsible for carrying out and implementing policy, regulation and practices to create a flexible, person-centered and family friendly system to support families across the lifespan to live their best lives! This is done at both the regional and local level. This position 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.

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.

The desired candidate should have personal experience with a family member who has intellectual and developmental disabilities, experience Charting the Life Course for people with intellectual disabilities, and experience with Community Practice.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.