COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS IV, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

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MDH, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Western Maryland Regional Office, Hagerstown, MD

Employee's principle responsibilities will be coordination and assurance of delivery of appropriate services to eligible individuals in the DDA - Western Region who are court-involved. This includes assuring timely and appropriate delivery of court-ordered evaluations, requirements related to commitment or co-commitment to MDH, court-ordered services, diversion service planning, and/or services for any individual in DDA community services who becomes involved with the courts. This includes tracking, coordinating and approving for payment the work of the contractor conducting forensic evaluations, keeping a database for statistical purposes, coordinating with Headquarters when inpatient services and/or conditions of release are needed, providing written reports and/or technical assistance, attending court hearings as needed, and collaborating with other Regional staff concerning individual involved with either the adult or juvenile courts, LCCs, and other service or interagency affiliations. As the Western Regional Office Forensic Coordinator, employee will collaborate with other Regional forensic coordinators, attend meetings, roll out DDA initiatives, plan, implement, and monitor diversion or court ordered services. Employee will assist with development and implementation of the Request for Proposals for the forensic evaluation contractor. Knowledge of Criminal Procedures Title 3, Courts and Judicial Proceedings Title 8, and consultation with the Office of the Attorney General will be necessary.

Additionally, employee will be the liaison for resolution of systemic issues with court involved individuals, special populations, private and state hospitals, and state residential centers/forensic residential centers. This may include court ordered mediations, admission and discharge planning meetings, Regional duties under Title VII for voluntary or involuntary admissions to an SRC. This position also involves participation as a Regional representative on various task forces, work groups and committees, including but not limited to Community Expansion work group, Potomac Center Leadership, Interagency Forensic Committee, Core Service Agency Directors Meeting, MH/DD Coalition of Frederick County, and Juvenile Task Force (Frederick County). Additionally, the employee will collaborate with Headquarters staff in assessing and developing capacity of provider agencies in the Western Region to serve special populations to avoid out-of-Region placements.

Another principle responsibility will be to work as a Technical Assistance Coordinator of the Quality Enhancement Team of the DDA - Western Region Quality Review program that monitors state-funded community programs for individuals with developmental disabilities in the five western counties of Maryland. As such, employee completes 35 site monitoring visits, assist with performance auditing processes, as well as acts as backup for implementation of the DDA Reportable Incident Policy. Employee assists in conducting complaint inquiries and follow-up in response to concerns from the general public, family members, and friends of individuals supported through DDA licensed agencies and other stakeholders in the Western Region. Employee assists in coordinating Regional quality review activities with the Office of Health Care Quality and DDA Community Services program staff. Employee also assures appropriate documentation of Regional findings and results of follow-up activities.

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or a related field.

Experience: Five years of professional experience in health services, two years of which must have been in professional work related to the support services and programs for developmentally disabled clients. 

Notes: 1. Applicants may substitute a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a health or human service field for one year of the required general experience.

2. Experience in the option must be as follows: professional work related to the support services and programs for developmentally disabled clients.

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

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities including court involved services either juvenile or adults is desired.

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. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, 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 additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only 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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.