COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES IV SUPERVISOR (REGIONAL SELF-DIRECTED SERVICES LEAD)

State of Maryland - MDH Dev Disabilities Admin - Community Services; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland, MDH Developmental Disabilities Administration in Laurel, MD, seeks a qualified professional to coordinate, implement, and track the Self-Directed Services program in the Southern Maryland Region. This role ensures effective oversight, coordination, and communication across teams and stakeholders.

You will supervise the Regional Self-Advocacy Specialist and staff who review and approve Person-Centered Plans, ensuring compliance with HCBS waivers and Maryland regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalency.
• Experience: 3 years of professional experience coordinating health-related programs or referring people to resources.
• Notes: 30 college credits may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Notes: U.S. Armed Forces health administration or Civil Affairs service may substitute for experience/education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement, and track the Self-Directed Services program in the Southern Maryland Region.
• Supervise the Regional Self-Advocacy Specialist and staff who review and approve Person-Centered Plans.
• Provide oversight, guidance, training, and problem solving to ensure program effectiveness.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GRADE

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Laurel, MD

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

This position is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and tracking of the Developmental Disabilities Administration’s (DDA) Self-Directed Services program in the Southern Maryland Region. The DDA’s Waiver Programs offers individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities the option to self-direct their services. The Self-Directed Service delivery model allows individuals and/or their designated representatives more choice, control, and authority over their supports. This position requires a high degree of professional responsibility and advanced programmatic knowledge, skills, and abilities in tracking, coordinating, communicating, training, problem solving, and advising in order to provide effective oversight of the Self-Directed Services program in the Southern region. This position will supervise the Regional Self-Advocacy Specialist as well as staff that review and approved Person-Centered Plans for people that are interested in self-directing their services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Three years of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate should possess:

• Experience administering or overseeing Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver programs, particularly Self-Directed Services.
• Knowledge/experience with Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) policies, procedures, regulations, and service delivery systems.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal and state Medicaid regulations, including HCBS waiver requirements.
• Experience providing technical assistance, consultation, and training to staff, individuals, families, providers, and community stakeholders.
• Experience reviewing participant budgets, service authorizations, and utilization to ensure compliance with program requirements.

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 thecertified 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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.