Director, Veterans Home Program

State of Maryland•St. Mary's, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF) is seeking a Director, Veterans Home Program. This position serves as the on-site representative and primary advocate for the DVMF and the residents of Charlotte Hall Veterans Home (CHVH). The Director is responsible for administering all aspects of the State's oversight of the facility, which operates under a comprehensive contract with a private health care contractor. The Director ensures contractor compliance with all federal, state, and contractual requirements; manages the facility's State operating and capital budgets; supervises DVMF staff; and coordinates all facility-related activities with DVMF Headquarters, State agencies, and federal partners, particularly the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA). The Director works with the DVMF Secretary and leadership team to ensure that DVMF’s vision for the future of the Veterans Home Program remains aligned with the Governor’s priority to provide excellent facilities statewide for the care of senior veterans. In doing so, the Director embraces the Governor’s vision and advocates for it both internally and through a network of stakeholders at all levels of government and in the private sector.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Health Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of experience directing or managing operations of a major long-term care and skilled nursing facility or State veterans home.
Three (3) years of experience managing large, complex service contracts.
Ability to think and plan strategically for an organization.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Administering all aspects of the State's oversight of the facility.
Ensuring contractor compliance with all federal, state, and contractual requirements.
Managing the facility's State operating and capital budgets.
Supervising DVMF staff.
Coordinating all facility-related activities with DVMF Headquarters, State agencies, and federal partners, particularly the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA).
Working with the DVMF Secretary and leadership team to ensure DVMF’s vision for the future of the Veterans Home Program aligns with the Governor’s priority to provide excellent facilities statewide for the care of senior veterans.
Advocating for the Governor's vision internally and through a network of stakeholders at all levels of government and in the private sector.