COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES III, DD

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MDH, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Salisbury, MD

This position will act as regional lead for Self-Directed Services (40%). This includes attending meetings with other statewide SDS representatives, providing training and technical assistance to CCS, providers/vendors, and families. This position will assist in the development of policy and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with all state and federal standards. This position will review requests for Individual and Family Directed Goods and Services to ensure the request meets program requirements for approval. This position will complete correspondence if IFDGS request is denied so all appropriate appeal rights are provided. This position will complete IFDGS reviews in appropriate timeframes. This position will also manage the day-to-day operations of the Eligibility and Access process (60%) within the state regulations framework that is designed to assess the eligibility status for individuals with developmental disabilities who are applying for services funded by the DDA in the Eastern Region. The Eligibility and Access position’s principal responsibilities are to process eligibility and access applications, send appropriate letters, enter information into LTSS and PCIS2. This position will manage CCS assignments for the Comprehensive Assessment, waitlist monitoring, and regional transfers. This position will maintain the DDA Eligibility tracker, and maintain Choice Letter assignments along with all eligibility documents in the ESRO digital filing system, and must adhere to strict timeframes for statewide compliance. This position will also review and determine the eligibility for individuals applying for DDA services and provide technical assistance to the CCS's who facilitate the eligibility and priority process. This job is eligible for telework subject to the approval of the Regional Director.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

2. 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 preferred candidate should have direct experience working with ID/DD, and case management experience.

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.