EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

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Nancy S. Grasmick Building
200 West Baltimore Street 
Baltimore, MD 21201

This contractual position supports Maryland's 1915 (c) Home and Community Based Autism Waiver (Waiver) and Health Related Resources Section of the Division Branch in the coordination and implementation of the quality assurance components of the Autism Waiver including Provider Monitoring and the Reportable Events policies. In addition, this position will support the implementation of the annual Interagency Medicaid Monitoring process for local school systems, local lead agencies and nonpublic schools.

Serves as technical specialist for the Quality Assurance components of Waiver. Leads the site visits with the Provider Interagency Medicaid Monitoring Team to determine service provider compliance with applicable Medicaid regulations. Analyze data from reportable events and make recommendations to the supervisor on training and technical assistance as appropriate. Serves as an advisor on the implementation and expansion of the Autism Waiver and on matters requiring interpretation of policy. Delivers trainings to all incoming Autism Waiver providers. Provides technical assistance to the local school systems, local lead agencies and nonpublic schools on Medicaid Waiver Services.

EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 post baccalaureate credit hours of course work in Social Work, Special Education, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of professional experience in training professional staff that must include administrative and/or supervisory experience, or administration of a public health or special education program or a program serving individuals with disabilities.

NOTE: Two additional years of experience as defined may substitute for the Master’s Degree.

Knowledge of trends, regulation, policies, and issues affecting Medicaid; knowledge of the Medicaid Autism Waivers and the implementation of a Quality Assurance Plans; skill with program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation; skill in conducting technical trainings and hosting meetings; ability to manage multiple tasks; skill in presenting technical information; ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships; ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, through the presentation of concise yet comprehensive training, analyses and reports.

Experience with Medicaid services or Home and Community Based Waivers or background with services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families is desirable.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

Maryland State Department of Education
Office of Human Resources
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitments only.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

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