CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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MDH, Potomac Center, Hagerstown, MD

The Director/CEO of Potomac Center is the Chief Executive Officer for an Intermediate Care Facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF-ID).  The facility is currently licensed for 63 people within the Potomac Center and 32 people for the Forensic Residential Center, Court Involved Residential Program at Potomac Center.  The facility provides direct services, including “active treatment”, to individuals admitted, while working to integrate these consumers into the most integrated setting in the community.  This position provides leadership in resolving legal, programmatic and fiscal issues affecting the Centers, while maintaining compliance with applicable State and Federal standards.

This position will be responsible for discharging all duties and conducting oneself at all times per all relevant Regulations, Standards, Policies and Procedures including: Departments of Budget and Management and Maryland Department of Health; Title 17 CODE OF MARYLAND REGULATIONS; MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING; Office of Health Care Quality; ICF/ID; Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and Sate Operations Manual Code of MD 10.07.13.1.22.02. 

This position will be required to report on schedule on a regular and continuing basis inclusive of holidays, weekends, overtime, per emergency status requirements, etc; including travel to all State buildings, as required.

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six years of professional health or human experience, including four years of experience related to health services for people with developmental disabilities.  Qualified candidates must also possess at least 3 years of experience that includes the supervision of professional staff and/or the management of a DD service delivery unit.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A cover letter and 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.

The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits:

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.

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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.