REGIONAL FORENSIC COORDINATOR - EASTERN SHORE REGIONAL OFFICE

This position is located in the Eastern Shore Regional Office of the Developmental Disabilities Administration in Salisbury, Maryland (Wicomico County). 

This Regional Office is located over 2 hours away from Baltimore City. 

MDH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION, REGIONAL OFFICE:

• Eastern Shore Maryland Regional Office, Salisbury, MD 

The main purpose of the Regional Forensic Coordinator (Coordinator Special Programs IV, Developmental Disabilities) located in Salisbury, MD, is to provide coordination and assurance of delivery of appropriate services to eligible individuals in the DDA Eastern Shore Region who are court-involved.  This includes assuring timely referral of court-ordered evaluations, requirements related to commitment or co-commitment to Maryland Department of Health (MDH), court-ordered services, diversion service planning, and/or services for any individual in DDA community services who become involved with the courts. This position keeps a database for statistical purposes; coordinates with Office of Court Ordered Admission and when inpatient services and/or conditions of release are needed; provides written reports and/or technical assistance; attends court hearings as needed; and collaborates with other Regional staff concerning individuals involved with either the adult or juvenile courts, LCCs, and other service or interagency affiliations.

Knowledge of Criminal Procedure Title 3, Courts and Judicial Proceedings Title 8, and consultation with the Office of the Attorney General will be necessary.

Education:    Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or a related field.  A copy of your transcript must be attached to the application.

Experience:  Five years of professional experience in health services, two years of which must have been in the option for which application is made.

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.

The successful candidate should have knowledge of Criminal Procedure Title 3, Courts and Judicial Proceedings Title 8.

Experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities and knowledge and understanding of case management is desirable.  Duties for this position may require travel; therefore, possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license is needed.

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.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information 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.

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.

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.