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CENTRAL MARYLAND REGIONAL DIRECTOR

PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR III

Recruitment #22-005484-0004

GRADE

25

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Central Maryland Regional Office, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The CMRO Regional Director plans, directs, and administers all aspects of the region overseeing local services and supports for approximately 9,000 persons with developmental disabilities provided by over 160 licensed and certified organizations providing residential, employment and day, and resource coordination as well as specialized behavioral, health and therapeutic services.

The CMRO regional director establishes overall programmatic goals, standards, controls, and policies and procedures as well as oversees their implementation, and evaluates their effectiveness and revises as necessary. This work is done in coordination with other regional directors and HQ staff to ensure consistency among state and federal regulations. 

As the senior representative of DDA, the Regional Director sets the professional tone for the region in terms of the agency mission in supporting responsive services and promoting best practices. Within the office the Regional Director is responsible for establishing and modeling staff performance expectations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of professional experience in health or human services including management of budgets and staffing, three (3) years of which must have been professional work related managing services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disability and three (3) years of which must have been at the managerial and/or supervisory level.

A Master’s degree will substitute for one year of general experience.  A Doctorate will substitute for two years general experience.  Additional experience will substitute year-for-year for the college degree. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidates should be familiar with Case Coordination Services and the Person Centered Planning process. 

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany your application.

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. 

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

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.




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