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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR QUALITY ENHANCEMENT

PROGRAM MANAGER II

Recruitment #14-005477-015

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

DHMH, Development Disabilities Administration, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Assistant Director for Quality Enhancement (QE) plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the quality enhancement program and activities for a $1 billion service delivery system operated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA).  This position will establish program standards and expected outcomes, oversee the monitoring of quality assurance activities, and develop initiatives including providing technical assistance to address systemic problems identified for both community services and state operated services.  The Quality Enhancement (QE) program is designed to assure that health, safety and rights of participants are safeguarded; outcomes are achieved; and quality services are delivered. DDA's services operate under authority of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Home and Community Based Waiver Program.  The QE program is responsible for reporting on the performance measures for the DDA's Community Pathways Waiver on a quarterly and annual basis.  The QE program is also responsible for ensuring that community providers and state-operated facilities meet designated standards and achieve identified outcomes. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a bachelor’s degree and six years of administrative or professional experience, four years of which were related to health or human services for people with developmental disabilities including supervision of professional staff and/or the management of a MR/DD service delivery unit.  Qualified applicants should also have experience of quality enhancement systems.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a management service recruitment.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  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.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.
Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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