COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES I (COORDINATOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL))

State of Maryland - MDH Local Health - Dorchester County; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits subsidy

Dental coverage option

Life insurance option

Paid leave accrual

Job summary

State of Maryland - MDH Local Health - Dorchester County seeks a Development Disabilities Targeted Case Management Coordinator of Community Services to guide individuals through eligibility for services, develop and monitor PCPs, and coordinate assessments as needed. The role ensures timely documentation and eligibility determinations with DDA.

The CCS coordinates entry into the system and supports clients with plan development and service monitoring, following COMAR requirements and department

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year of administrative staff or professional work in a health care setting.
• Notes: 1) 30 college credit hours may substitute for the required experience. 2) Military service experience in health-related fields may substitute for experience/education.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with applying and gathering documentation for DDA eligibility.
• Facilitate development of the Person-Centered Plan (PCP) and monitor its services.
• Complete additional assessments as determined by the client's situation.

Skills

Administrative experience

Healthcare setting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Associate degree with two years experience in Human Services

Seven years experience in Human Services

Job description

GRADE

STD0013

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Dorchester County Health Department
627 Race Street
Cambridge, MD 21613

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Development Disabilities (DD) Targeted Case Management (TCM) Coordinator of Community Services (CCS) provides a fixed point of entry into the service delivery system for individuals with developmental disabilities. This position will assist the individual in the preparation of the application and gathering of necessary documentation for DDA to make an eligibility determination. Further, the CCS will facilitate the development of the Person-Centered Plan (PCP) and monitor the PCP and its services. When required, additional assessments are completed as determined by the client's individual situation.

Per COMAR Regulation 10.09.48.05E a Coordinator of Community Services shall have:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a Human Services field; OR
• An Associates degree with two (2) years experience in a Human Services field; OR
• Seven (7) years experience in a Human Services field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year of administrative staff or professional work in a health care setting.
• Notes:
  1. 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
  2. 2. 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.

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

• 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.
• Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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