Autism Waiver Service Coordinator (Program Specialist, Grade 21)
Montgomery County Government, Rockville, MD, United States
Overview
Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $70,556 to $103,469, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Who We Are
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department. As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
Who We Are Looking For
Aging & Disability Services - Community Support Network (CSN) is recruiting for a professional who is passionate about working with individuals with Autism in the Autism Waiver Program. CSN is seeking an experienced Case Manager with organizational skills. An ideal candidate needs to be flexible and excited about connecting individuals to services. If this sounds like you, apply today.
What Youll Be Doing
This Program Specialist II will provide case management, transition services, and crisis intervention services for young children, youth, and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities. The primary responsibilities are:
Developing, monitoring, and coordinating services (including local and state resources) for individuals that are enrolled in the State's Autism Waiver Program
Recertification of both the client services and community providers that are funded through the Maryland State Department of Education
Provide technical assistance to clients, families, and private/public providers; including juvenile justice programs, homeless shelters, child welfare, and adult protective services that may service children and aging adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities
Additional duties involve, but are not limited to, community presentations, coordinating and facilitating meetings, and case documentation that includes treatment plans, preparing progress notes, and any additional and related activities. The regulations, guidelines and procedures have been developed at the Federal and State levels
Travel may be required to perform field visits to coordinate and monitor services (personal transportation is necessary)
Evening and weekend work may be required.
This position
REQUIRES
possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to homes, schools, provider sites, and community locations to complete case management activities and monitor services for Autism Waiver participants.
Background Investigation:
A criminal background check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
Telework:
This position may be eligible for limited hybrid telework.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Two (2) years of professional experience in case management and/or field work experience working with children and adults with autism and other autism and developmental disabilities in home and community settings.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree.
Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Driver’s License : Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence.
Medical Protocol:
This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:
Experience providing case management or field-based services to children or adults with autism or other developmental disabilities in home and community settings.
Experience working with the special education system at the State or local level, including participation in IEP or transition planning activities.
Experience coordinating or facilitating multidisciplinary team meetings involving families, schools, providers, or community partners.
Experience collaborating with private non-profit organizations that provide services to individuals with autism or developmental disabilities.
Experience working with the Maryland Autism Waiver or other State or local waiver or public service systems.
Experience preparing case documentation such as assessments, service plans, progress notes, or monitoring summaries.
Important Information
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government (MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sherifffice) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
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Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $70,556 to $103,469, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Who We Are
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department. As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
Who We Are Looking For
Aging & Disability Services - Community Support Network (CSN) is recruiting for a professional who is passionate about working with individuals with Autism in the Autism Waiver Program. CSN is seeking an experienced Case Manager with organizational skills. An ideal candidate needs to be flexible and excited about connecting individuals to services. If this sounds like you, apply today.
What Youll Be Doing
This Program Specialist II will provide case management, transition services, and crisis intervention services for young children, youth, and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities. The primary responsibilities are:
Developing, monitoring, and coordinating services (including local and state resources) for individuals that are enrolled in the State's Autism Waiver Program
Recertification of both the client services and community providers that are funded through the Maryland State Department of Education
Provide technical assistance to clients, families, and private/public providers; including juvenile justice programs, homeless shelters, child welfare, and adult protective services that may service children and aging adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities
Additional duties involve, but are not limited to, community presentations, coordinating and facilitating meetings, and case documentation that includes treatment plans, preparing progress notes, and any additional and related activities. The regulations, guidelines and procedures have been developed at the Federal and State levels
Travel may be required to perform field visits to coordinate and monitor services (personal transportation is necessary)
Evening and weekend work may be required.
This position
REQUIRES
possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to homes, schools, provider sites, and community locations to complete case management activities and monitor services for Autism Waiver participants.
Background Investigation:
A criminal background check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
Telework:
This position may be eligible for limited hybrid telework.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Two (2) years of professional experience in case management and/or field work experience working with children and adults with autism and other autism and developmental disabilities in home and community settings.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree.
Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Driver’s License : Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence.
Medical Protocol:
This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:
Experience providing case management or field-based services to children or adults with autism or other developmental disabilities in home and community settings.
Experience working with the special education system at the State or local level, including participation in IEP or transition planning activities.
Experience coordinating or facilitating multidisciplinary team meetings involving families, schools, providers, or community partners.
Experience collaborating with private non-profit organizations that provide services to individuals with autism or developmental disabilities.
Experience working with the Maryland Autism Waiver or other State or local waiver or public service systems.
Experience preparing case documentation such as assessments, service plans, progress notes, or monitoring summaries.
Important Information
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government (MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sherifffice) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
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