REGIONAL DIRECTOR, CENTRAL MARYLAND REGIONAL OFFICE, DDA

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DHMH, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Central Maryland Regional Office, Baltimore, MD

The Regional Director is responsible for leadership, management and oversight for a regionwide network of local services and supports for persons with developmental disabilities provided by a range of private and public organizations. Services include residential, employment and day, and resource coordination as well as specialized behavioral, health and therapeutic services. As the senior representative of DDA, the Regional Director sets the professional tone for the region in terms of the agency mission in supporting responsive services and promoting best practices. Within the office, the Regional Director is responsible for establishing and modeling staff performance expectations.

Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of professional experience in health or human services including management of budgets and staffing, three (3) years of which must have been professional work related to services to persons with developmental disability and three (3) years of which must have been at the managerial and/or supervisory level. 

A Master’s degree will substitute for one year of general experience.  A Doctorate will substitute for two years general experience.  Additional experience will substitute year-for-year for the college degree. 

The qualified candidate should possess experience in the provisions of community based services, including but not limited to: residential, day, supported employment and personal support services.  Candidates must also possess demonstrated experience with collaborative efforts to improve and modernize service delivery.

This is a management service recruitment.   A resume must accompany your application.

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.

Online applications are highly recommended, 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.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

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

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

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.