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PROGRAM MANAGER II

Director, Bureau of Long Term Care

Recruitment #15-005477-0026

Introduction

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Resoures

Family Investment Administration

Bureau of Long Term Care

746 Frederick Road

Catonsville MD 21228

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as part of the executive leadership for the Family Investment Administration (FIA) and requires an individual who can function in a high-level, highly productive and secured environment, developing positive and trusting relationships with external stakeholders, and expresses enthusiasm and confidence about the goals and objectives of Department of Human Services (DHR), Family Investment Administration. The Director for the Bureau of Long Term Care (BLTC) is a critical position that administers and manages the development, operation and maintenance of the Bureau within DHR and FIA.

POSITION DUTIES

Manages and leads programs and new initiatives to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity in the delivery of services through process evaluation and maximizing resources; manages and leads employee performance to assure that standards are met; develops, evaluates, motivates and promotes individual and departmental goal attainment; manages and monitors all program specific funds to ensure appropriate utilization of funds for service delivery in accordance with Federal, State, County, Agency and other applicable policies, procedures and guidelines; creates, maintains and strengthens relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high quality services are delivered to customers in accordance with the Family Investment Administration's strategic goals; designs, implements and monitors the internal delivery system to ensure the program functions in conjunction with the goals and objectives set forth by FIA and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH); manages the facility and equipment to ensure safety and health standards are met and that contracts are in compliance; serves on boards, ad-hoc committees and task forces as delegated to establish and maintain working relationships with public and private providers of services; and provides direct supervision and evaluates the work performance of the Deputy Director, Facility Liaison, Statewide Administrator and the Office Manager through individual conferences and oral and written communications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. 

Experience: Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. One year of experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures. 

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

At least one year experience in Long Term Care eligibility policies and/or Long Term Care operations and compliance.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Experience with Medical Assistance Long Term Care policy and/or advanced mediation skills.
  • Knowledge of Long Term Care and Community - Medical Assistance policies and procedures. 
  • Ability to determine appropriate actions in personnel matter, legislative and recipient audits.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you met the minimum 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 place on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. If you are in the State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with the State of Maryland Salary Guidelines.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Human Resources at 410-767-7414.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. This office, with your approval, will verify your prior applicable work experience. In order to receive full consideration for time worked, please complete dates of employment in its entirety and identify number of hours worked for each entry. 

College transcripts are not required for review of your application and do not need to be forwarded. Please clearly indicate your college degree and majors on your application. If selected for an interview, you will be required to bring an official transcript with you. For all foreign education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service if selected for an interview. 

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred; however, the paper application may be submitted to: DHR/Employment Services Division, Attn: Janice Howard, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore MD 21201-3500.  The paper application must be received by 5 p.m. close of business on the closing date of the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. The previous Maryland State application (MS-100) will not be accepted.

 TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

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

 Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.




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