Coordinator Special Programs Health Services IV Supervisor

State of Maryland•Prince George's, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position coordinates, implements, and tracks the Developmental Disabilities Administration’s Self-Directed Services program in the Southern Maryland Region. The DDA’s Waiver Programs offer individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities the option to self-direct their services, allowing individuals and/or their designated representatives greater choice, control, and authority over their supports. The role requires a high degree of professional responsibility and advanced programmatic knowledge and skills in tracking, coordinating, communicating, training, problem solving, and advising to provide effective oversight of the Self-Directed Services program in the Southern region. The position supervises the Regional Self-Advocacy Specialist and staff who review and approve Person-Centered Plans for people interested in self-directing their services.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Three years of professional experience assisting in the coordination of health-related programs or referring people to governmental and private resources.
Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering or overseeing Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver programs, particularly Self-Directed Services.
Knowledge or experience with Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) policies, procedures, regulations, and service delivery systems.
Experience interpreting and applying federal and state Medicaid regulations, including HCBS waiver requirements.
Experience providing technical assistance, consultation, and training to staff, individuals, families, providers, and community stakeholders.
Experience reviewing participant budgets, service authorizations, and utilization to ensure compliance with program requirements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, implement, and track the DDA’s Self-Directed Services program in the Southern Maryland Region.
Provide effective oversight of the regional Self-Directed Services program through tracking, coordination, communication, training, problem solving, and advising.
Supervise the Regional Self-Advocacy Specialist.
Supervise staff who review and approve Person-Centered Plans for people interested in self-directing their services.