GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH Potomac Center and Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment Center, Hagerstown MD
Main Purpose of Job
This position serves as the Operations Manager for Potomac Center and the Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT) Programs. This position's initial assignment will be to assume managerial responsibilities for 24/7 residential services by assisting all residents as it relates to residential services for people with intellectual disabilities, and often co-occurring mental health, court, and medical involvement. This position has been charged with ensuring that the treatment of and services provided to all residents are always consistent with Federal, State, Agency and Program laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Vaccine Requirement: Per the emergency regulation issued by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (86 FR 61555), and as permitted to go into effect by the U.S. Supreme Court on January 13, 2022, all staff of the MDH Healthcare System facilities required to show proof of first dose or single dose of COVID-19 vaccination 14 days after start date of employment. Staff includes, but is not limited to, regular and contractual employees, contractual staff, volunteers, and other state employees performing any duties at the facility. All staff are required to complete the full shot regimen, including any booster shot, as clinically indicated in order to satisfy this requirement. Candidates with an approved medical or religious reason for vaccination exemption must provide proof of exemption prior to appointment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Seven years of experience, five years of experience providing residential services in a developmental disability or similar behavior modification setting and two years of experience supervising residential services staff.
Notes:1. Candidates may substitute the completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 credit hours in health or human services, education or the behavioral sciences and five years of experience providing residential services in a developmental disability or similar behavior modification setting to include two years of experience supervising residential services staff for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute possession of an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in the treatment of developmental disabilities in a mental health or closely related curriculum to include a supervised clinical practicum in a developmental disability or similar behavior modification setting for the required education and two years of the non-supervisory for four years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute a possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in the treatment of developmental disabilities in a mental health or closely related curriculum to include a supervised clinical practicum in a developmental disability or similar behavior modification setting for four years of non-supervisory experience and one year of supervisory experience for five years of the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Hospital Corpsman classifications or Health Care Specialist and Medical Services specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The desired candidate should possess a bachelor's degree in a human service field, including but not limited to Sociology, Social Work, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling or Psychology as well as experience:
--providing supervision and oversight for a 24/7 residential program serving adults with intellectual disabilities and behavioral health needs
--working with individuals with forensic involvement
--scheduling for a 24/7 residential program
--developing and implementing Person-Centered Plans for adults with Intellectual Disabilities
--developing and implementing, and oversight of active treatment program
--making independent decisions in compliance with State and Federal regulations
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete training in and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this classification are subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
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 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.
