DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PROGRAMS

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DHMH, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Baltimore, MD

This position, serving as the Deputy Director, is responsible for ensuring statutory deadlines are met, services are efficiently executed, all programs achieve goals and are operating within the guidelines of federal/state laws, regulations and department policies and procedures.  The Deputy Director ensures that program philosophy and service delivery align with the program and agency vision, mission and values and leads program development and improvement, including the promotion of person centered planning and self-direction.  The Deputy Director establishes and oversees program systems, structures, clinical practices, and policies and procedures, with a focus on maintaining and improving efficiency, effectiveness and quality of services while ensuing programs address the needs of Maryland's developmental disabled population.  Additionally the Deputy Director focuses on the management of the service delivery system including state facilities and a network of private providers (in excess of 200).

Requires a bachelor’s degree and six years of administrative or professional experience, four years of which were related to health or human services for people with developmental disabilities including supervision of professional staff and/or the management of a MR/DD service delivery unit. 

A related master’s degree will substitute for one year of general experience; a doctorate for two years. 

Candidates should have at least 5 years of upper management experience, including knowledge of quality enhancement systems and experience with provider relations.

This is a management service recruitment.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  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.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.
Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.