Introduction
The Maryland Department of Aging helps establish Maryland as an attractive location for all older adults through vibrant communities and supportive services that offer the opportunity to live healthy and meaningful lives. Through action, investment, leadership, and reform, the Department will create a society in which all older Marylanders can lead lives that are healthy, financially secure, socially connected, and purposeful throughout their full lifespan.
GRADE
14
LOCATION OF POSITION
MD Dept. of Aging (MDoA)11701 Crain Highway Cheltenham, MD 20623
Main Purpose of Job
The Mobility Equipment Specialist will assist the Director with oversight of the DME headquarters, satellite locations, and program operations. This will require working directly with Maryland Department of Aging leadership, MDoA contractors, and DME program contractors. 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.
This position may involve lifting and carrying 50 pounds, stooping, bending, reaching, and climbing with or without a reasonable accommodation.
***This is a contractual position with limited benefits***
POSITION DUTIES
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) selection based on DME requests as it relates to the person’s needs, height, weight, disability requirements, and healthcare provider direction. As well as making equipment adaptations, providing equipment demonstration, and training of clients and/or their caregivers, ensuring all appropriate documentation is maintained, and assisting with coordination of DME donation collection.
Lead a mobile distribution effort that will improve access to DME by transporting and distributing DME from locations and events around the state in coordination with program partners.
Warehouse management which includes coordination with contracted warehouse staff to ensure systematic stocking of donated equipment and coordination of all warehouse items. This includes maintaining a sufficient inventory of DME parts, repair items, equipment ready for reuse, and stocking of new donated equipment.
Records retention management, data tracking, and data analysis of equipment collections, distribution, and inventory. This includes management of all documents including liability waivers and acceptance forms. When applicable, recommending new strategies and protocols for document and data tracking.
Assisting with program development and expansion including creation of partnership opportunities for both the profit and nonprofit community to engage for the purpose of program enhancement.
Customer service, phone and email management, assisting constituents as they navigate the program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Two years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must meet both the minimum qualifications and selective qualification to qualify.
Selective Qualification
Experience working and licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, or certified as an Assistive Technology Professional.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with durable medical equipment, mobility equipment, and assistive devices.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
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 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
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.
Paid Time Off leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked.
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: 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.
