COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES I (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL) - Military veterans preferred

Introduction \r GRADE 13\r LOCATION OF POSITION MDH Worcester County Health Department\r6040 Public Landing Road\rSnow Hill, MD 21863\r Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this full-time contractual position will be to provide community-based case management to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This position will assist eligible individuals and families in gaining access to resources in their community, planning for their future, education on transition services and waivers that could be available to them, as well as accessing needed services and supports. This position will also work with the individual and their identified team members to create the individual's person-centered plan. In addition, this position will work with the DDA regional office, local providers, staff and/or other community partners regularly.\r\r\rThis position does include home visiting, community-based services and may require occasional evening and weekend hours.\r\r\rThe selected applicant must be able to work and travel to all Worcester County Health Department sites.\r\r\rPLEASE NOTE: There is a desired qualification per the COMAR regulations for this particular program - this position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counseling or a related field.\r MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \rExperience: One year of administrative staff or professional work in a health care setting. \rNotes: \r1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience. \r2. 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. \r DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The desired candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counseling or a related field.\r 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).\rComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.Information submitted after this date will not be added.\rIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\rCandidates may remain on thecertified 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 BENEFITS \r\rContractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.\rLeave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r\r\r 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.\rIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested informationto 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.\rFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\rIf 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 orApplication.Help@maryland.gov.\rAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\rWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\rPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\rAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r

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