PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR I DD (Statewide Coordinator of Family Support)

JobAps; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Veterans welcome

Disability & bilingual friendly

Diversity commitment

Job summary

JobAps in Baltimore, MD is seeking a policy-focused leader to ensure DDA policies align with family-centered, equitable services. The role will drive the Maryland Community of Practice for Supporting Families and coordinate partnerships to support statewide implementation across communities.

The candidate will apply Charting the LifeCourse principles to advance programs that improve outcomes for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or related field.
• Six years of health services experience, including three years in developmental disabilities and two years in management/supervision.
• Notes: Master’s or Doctorate can substitute up to two years of general experience; other substitutions described in the listing.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy expertise from the family perspective and lead the Maryland Community of Practice for Supporting Families (MD CoP-SF).
• Advance systems change using the Charting the LifeCourse framework and manage partnerships to support statewide implementation.
• Support statewide capacity building to enhance lives of people and families across the lifespan.

Skills

Policy development

Public health

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural competency

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or human services

Job description

GRADE

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

Informed by the principles of Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC), this position will ensure that DDA’s policies, regulations, and practices are person-centered and family-oriented, address equity and access to services, and align with the agency’s mission to support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to live their best lives.
This position will provide policy expertise from the family perspective and lead the Maryland Community of
Practice for Supporting Families (MD CoP-SF). This role advances systems change using the
Charting the LifeCourse framework and manages key partnerships and agreements to support
statewide implementation and capacity building to enhance the lives of people and families
across the lifespan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience: Six years professional experience in health services, three years must have been in Developmental Disabilities professional work related to treatment and development of developmentally disabled clients and two years must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.
• Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree or a Doctorate degree in a health or human services field from an accredited college or university for up to two years of the required general experience.
  2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus an additional year of professional experience in health services for the required education.
  3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Health Services Administration 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 with DDA community resources, waiver programs, and family navigation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Understanding of cultural competency, equity, and the importance of culturally responsive, person-centered services.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders, including people with disabilities, families, providers, and community partners.
• Experience with project management, coordination, and implementation.

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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.