ADMINISTRATOR II

Department of Disabilities Housing Policy and Programs 

Work that Matters. The Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD)) is a national leader in advancing the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities to live independently in the communities of their choice. This is an opportunity to join an organization that makes a difference in the quality of people’s lives and apply your skills to the challenging areas of service provision and affordable housing. 

Who we are and what we do: MDOD is a dynamic fast paced public team committed to serving Marylanders with disabilities throughout the state. We are looking for team players that share our commitment to public service and tackling the toughest issues facing people with disabilities in a collaborative and collegial manner. Our housing policy and programs division offers people with disabilities with limited income an opportunity to live independently and to fully participate in the community.

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Department of Disabilities

217 E. Redwood Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

This position assists in the administration and implementation of affordable housing programs implemented under the MD Affordable Housing Partnership (MPAH). MPAH programs seek to provide independent housing opportunities to people with disabilities who have limited income.

Administer and maintain the department’s housing wait list, oversee the referral of eligible applicants to the housing program and property management agents; provide community transition support and training to support planners, property managers, tenants and program applicants; compile data and run reports related to housing program performance; assist with developing and implementing outreach strategies; and provide technical assistance and customer service to applicants, case managers, developers, property managers and other participants of the MPAH Housing Programs.

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

Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

Our desired candidate will have the following:

 

• Lived or direct experience supporting people with disabilities transitioning into the community.

• Experience documenting contacts made with a person or on behalf of a person for the purpose of ensuring they are receiving effective support and/or services.

• Experience coordinating the provision of services, supports, education, or training through providers for people with disabilities.

• Microsoft Excel intermediate level experience to include using formulas, conditional formatting, creating and editing graphs and Pivot tables.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and the ability to build consensus to include conflict resolution skills.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

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.

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.

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: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, 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.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.