PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR I DD (DIRECTOR-REGIONAL QUALITY ENHANCEMENT)

GRADE

16\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Developmental Disabilities Administration, 312 Marshall Avenue- Suite 700, Laurel, MD\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This regional management level position provides direction to the Regional Quality\r\nEnhancement (QE) Team in support of the DDA’s mission to assure the full participation of\r\nindividuals with developmental disabilities and their families in all aspects of community life\r\nand the promotion of quality supports and services necessary to foster their personal growth,\r\nindependence and productivity. This position is responsible for the regional analysis of data\r\ngathered through various quality enhancement assessments, review of incidents, and\r\nindividual plan and service reviews. In addition, the Regional QE program team provides\r\ntechnical assistance to address systemic problems that focus on enhancing individuals’ lives\r\nand improving the quality of services provided by the community agencies within the region.\r\nThis position requires extensive coordination with the individuals receiving services, families,\r\nadvocates, the provider community, Office of Health Care Quality, other community agencies\r\nand the general public.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:���A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field.\r\nExperience:�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.\r\nNotes:�\r\n1. 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.\r\n2. 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. \r\n3. 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.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate should possess:\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience in quality assurance, quality enhancement, or program evaluation within human services, healthcare, or regulatory environments.\r\n Experience working with Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)Waiver programs and knowledge of federal and state waiver compliance requirements.\r\n Demonstrated experience analyzing program performances data, incident trends, and quality indicators to improve service outcomes.�\r\n Leadership experience supervising professional staff and managing multidisciplinary teams.\r\n Experience developing or implementing Quality Enhancement or Quality Assurance review processes.\r\n\r\n\r\n

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).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates 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.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

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.\r\nIf 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.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf 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.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n