Residential Coordinator

State of Maryland•Montgomery, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Coordinator oversees all treatment, care, and services on the unit, including daily activities and unit structure, intake and discharge, and management of the behavioral program. The role promotes safety, effective supervision, consistent policy enforcement, and structured programming for youth, supporting a safe and secure environment for youth in the Maryland Department of Health’s care. The position also supports MDH’s mission through improved access to quality health and behavioral health services, interagency collaboration, staff development, quality improvement, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Two years of professional experience assisting in the coordination of health-related programs or referring people to governmental and private resources.
Thirty college credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in a health-related field may substitute for required experience and education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adolescents with emotional disabilities and court-involved youth.
Experience conducting post-incident reviews, staff and resident debriefings, complaint reviews, or administrative investigations.
Experience responding to behavioral emergencies, such as fights, riots, restraints, and medical emergencies.
Experience and knowledge of trauma-informed care, adolescent development, behavior management, crisis prevention, de-escalation, and least-restrictive intervention practices.
Experience preparing staff schedules.
Experience coordinating behavioral health programs.

Responsibilities

Oversee treatment, care, and services on the unit.
Manage daily activities and the structure of the unit.
Oversee intake and discharge.
Manage the behavioral program.
Ensure safety, effective supervision, consistent policy enforcement, and structured programming for youth.
Support MDH’s mission through access to quality health and behavioral health services, interagency collaboration, staff development, quality improvement, and stakeholder engagement.