COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES II, DD

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Salisbury, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to assist the Division Chief, Provider Services in activities to move DDA provider agencies from a model of agency-supported services to a model of person supported services. This position will assess, support, monitor, and provide technical assistance to providers to increase the skills and capacity of these agencies. This position will maintain the Statewide Provider Services Tracker with all information needed for Recertifications and Renewals for Licenses when the provider agencies are due for their annual renewals. This position will send 120/90/60/30-day reminder communications when the renewal documents are due for recertification and licensing. They will provide technical assistance to the provider until the provider meets all requirements for their renewal. This position will communicate with OHCQ and send the completed documents; as well as their new DDA Approval Letter and request the provider’s new license. This position assists the Division Chief, Provider Services with New Applicant submissions as assigned. This position processes Organized Healthcare Delivery System Applications between the provider and DDA Headquarters. This position will keep track of all waiver services that have been approved by keeping all drives and associated trackers up to date. This position will review and approve Provider’s Program Service Plans, and provide technical assistance to the agency, as well as writing and sending their Program Service Plan Approval Letters. This position will process addendums for new sites, closed sites, capacity changes, administrative sites, and communicate with OHCQ to update associated site list changes; as well as keeping the regional drives updated with all new information and associated addendum forms and letters. This position will follow up on assigned Plans of Corrections with the provider to ensure those Plans of Corrections were executed and completed as written. This position will track Community Settings Rule Policies, and ensure they are included in the Provider drives to meet compliance requirements. The position will complete the HCBS Community Settings rule visits as assigned to ensure the site meets the requirements. Their visits are for; new site-Initial Visit compliance, Capacity Change Visit compliance, Community Settings Questionnaire-Flagged items to resolve and/or any other, assigned Community Settings site visit assigned and/or needed. The position will provide support about changes needed in order for the Provider to resolve non-compliant issues identified by the CCS in the Person-Centered Plan. This position will attend all Individual Provider Services Quarterly Meetings and work in coordination with the Division Chief, Provider Services to maintain an ongoing, open/transparent relationship with Providers. This position will follow up on tasks given at these Quarterly Meetings and maintain notes/documents in designated Provider Drives. This position will assist with any site monitoring visits assigned by the Division Chief, Provider Services. This position assists providers with technical assistance in LTSSMaryland, and E-Prep as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: One year of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 2. 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate should possess: Direct experience working in the field of developmental disabilities. Experience/Knowledge with LTSSMaryland. Experience/Knowledge with COMAR Medicaid Waiver.

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

STATE OF MARYLAND 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.