Introduction
We at the Potomac Center/SETT facility provide quality
person-centered support to adults with intellectual disabilities at our campus
in Hagerstown, Maryland. Our aim is to partner with the community to help our residents
achieve their goals.
The Potomac Center is a 62-bed licensed Intermediate Care
Facility (ICF). This program focuses on using therapeutic interventions to
empower residents as they learn the skills they need to successfully return to
community living.
The Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT)
Program, located within the Potomac Center campus, is a 32-bed licensed
Forensic Residential Center that provides services to individuals with
intellectual disabilities and court involvement within a safe and secure
environment. The program provides assistance as they resolve their court
involvement and work toward transitioning to a less secure environment. The
SETT utilizes active treatment as well as providing evaluation, assessment and
competency attainment education.
GRADE
ASTD11
LOCATION OF POSITION
Potomac Center/SETT
1380 Marshall St. Hagerstown, MD 21740
Main Purpose of Job
This position will assist individuals and achieve the fullest potential to work in the most integrated employment with the correct job match and appropriate support. This is a full performance level of work in the development, implementation and monitoring of work placement, work training and work adjustment programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a pre-vocational development program in a residential facility. This position is not a supervisory position but will provide
guidance to staff assigned to the program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of
60 credit hours from an accredited college or university with at least 15
credit hours in health services, human services, education or the behavioral
sciences.
Experience: Two years of experience
providing work placement, work training, and work adjustment services to
mentally ill patients or developmentally disabled clients in a pre-vocational
development program.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute two
additional years of experience as defined above for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute the
possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university in vocational counseling or closely related field for the
required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S.
Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in
Career Counseling and Advisor classifications or Career Counseling and
Advisor specialty codes in the Counseling field of work on a year-for-year
basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The desired candidate should possess the following:
- Experience planning and carrying out an individual's vocational program to meet the needs and skills of each assigned individual
- Experience providing training that develops work skills to meet the vocational plans designed for assigned individuals
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. 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.
2. Employees in some positions in
this classification may be required to operate vehicles which require a Class C
motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the Class C motor
vehicle operator’s license.3. Employees in this
classification may be required to successfully complete training and maintain
current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this
classification may be subject to call-in and, therefore, may be required to
provide the facility with a phone number where they can be reached.
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
BENEFITS
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.
