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HIXSON FUND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR (Program Administrator IV HS)

Full-Time Contractual

Recruitment #24-002944-0002

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Introduction

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Behavioral Health Administration
Prevention and Promotion Division
55 Wade Avenue
Catonsville MD

Main Purpose of Job

This Management Service position, which functions as the Hixson Fund Program Administrator, is responsible for the overall management and implementation of the Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program for Service Members and Veterans. Using best practices from other grant matching programs, the Administrator develops and implements rules, regulations, standards and controls for the application process, evaluation of applicant proposals, Program awards, outcome measurements, and reporting mechanisms. The Administrator establishes and manages long- and short-term program goals; develops, analyzes, and evaluates new or modified program/management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives. The Administrator works in partnership with BHA Staff to establish a statewide system of outcome measurements to assess the effectiveness and adequacy of services provided by each nonprofit organization receiving a matching grant under the Program. The Administrator makes recommendations concerning new or revised legislation affecting the Program and submit an annual program report to the General Assembly. The Administrator promotes the work of the Program through frequent contact with interested groups and individuals. The Administrator represents the Program in a liaison capacity with officials of other agencies concerning administrative activities. The Administrator prepares and manages the budget for the Program ($2.5 million annually).

This position is eligible for Telework which is subject to change as necessitated by operations and customer focused demands.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field and five years of professional experience in behavioral health services. Experience in contract development, management, and monitoring required. Experience with services to veterans, service members, and their families in Maryland is preferred.

Notes: 1. Applicants may substitute a master’s or Doctoral degree in a health or human services field for up to two years of the required general experience.

2. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus an additional year of professional experience in health services may be substituted for the specific degree.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Health Services Administration 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 possess experience:
  • working with the health, mental health and/or behavioral health fields
  • developing and implementing nonprofit grant programs
  • establishing outcome measurement systems to assess services rendered by awardees
  • tracking and analyzing metrics, trends and improvement measures
  • monitoring contracts and agreements
  • managing a budget
  • with program promotion
  • setting goals and priorities

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your application.

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.

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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