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

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits subsidy

Dental coverage option

Life insurance option

Leave benefits

Job summary

The State of Maryland is seeking a Development Disabilities Targeted Case Management Coordinator of Community Services to guide individuals in applying for eligibility, help craft a Person-Centered Plan, and monitor services over time.

The role requires navigating regulatory requirements and coordinating with the Dorchester County Health Department to ensure client-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field.
• Associates degree with two years in Human Services.
• Seven years experience in a Human Services field.
• One year of administrative staff or professional health care experience.
• Education/experience may be substituted by 30 college credits.
• Armed Forces service may substitute experience/education in health-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry into the service delivery system and assist with eligibility documentation.
• Facilitate development of the Person-Centered Plan and monitor it.
• Complete additional assessments as determined by client needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Associate degree with two years in Human Services

Seven years in Human Services

Job description

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.

GRADE

STD0013

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

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

• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.


• 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.

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.

Accommodations and Equal Opportunity

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.