SCHOOL BASED SERVICES OPERATIONS MANAGER ADMINISTRATOR V SUPERVISOR (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL) Full Time NEW

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LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH – Office of Medical Benefits Management

201 W. Preston Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This full-time contractual position serves as School Based Services Operations Manager working within the Office Medical Benefits Management (OMBM) in the Office of the Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing and Medicaid Director. The Medicaid School Based Services program is primarily tasked with managing and implementing new policy initiatives and coverage for the expansion of School Based Behavioral Health services, as described and directed in the Children’s Medical Services Program (CMS) Grant: Implementation, Enhancement, and Expansion of Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) School-Based Services. The position will oversee the overall operations of the grant and requires an individual with strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines, facilitate data collection and analysis, and support leadership decisions in a complex healthcare environment.

This position will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to OMBM staff on legislation, policy, data analysis and program development and evaluation for all Medicaid reimbursed School Based Behavioral Health Services. This position will lead teams of OMBM, and/or other Medicaid staff, to implement new programs and benefits, in consultation with internal and external stakeholders. The position will attend stakeholder meetings, internal program and staff meetings, conference calls, committee meetings and hearings as needed to represent OMBM.

This position will also provide managerial guidance, feedback and support to other SBS OMBM staff. This position is eligible to perform its duties via remote teleworking 60% or as otherwise permitted by the appointing authority. Permission to telework is subject to the discretion of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time as outlined in the telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Previous experience in social work, behavioral health, education and school administration
• Experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, regulations and requirements, especially as they relate to education and health care
• Experience with Database Management systems
• Experience conducting data analysis to create daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Benefits

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

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

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

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