direct care assistant i, court-involved

Introduction

We at the Potomac Center/SETT facility provide quality\r
person-centered supports to adults with intellectual disabilities at our campus\r
in Hagerstown, Maryland. Our aim is to partner with the community to help our residents\r
achieve their goals.\r
The Potomac Center is a 62-bed licensed Intermediate Care\r
Facility (ICF). This program focuses on using therapeutic interventions to\r
empower residents as they learn the skills they need to successfully return to\r
community living.\r
The Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT)\r
Program, located within the Potomac Center campus, is a 32-bed licensed\r
Forensic Residential Center that provides services to individuals with\r
intellectual disabilities and court involvement within a safe and secure\r
environment. The program provides assistance as they resolve their court\r
involvement and work toward transitioning to a less secured environment. The\r
SETT utilizes active treatment as well as providing evaluation, assessment and\r
competency attainment education.\r
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GRADE

ASTD12\r

LOCATION OF POSITION

Potomac Center/SETT Marshall St., Hagerstown, MD\r

Main Purpose of Job

As a DIRECT CARE ASSISTANT I, employee's principal intermediate responsibility areas shall include: (1) helping each person served meet their personal outcomes; (2) successfully completing all In-service Training modules inclusive of classroom, demonstrated competencies and CNA related; (3) full compliance with applicable policies and procedures relating to both Individual care as well as identified Outcomes and measures in place in furtherance of same; (4) provision of quality services in such representative areas as equipment utilization, data collection, personal hygiene, and programming; and (5) matching newly-acquired skills to enhance growth and development of persons served per ITM's and ancillary programmatic goals. And, finally, discharging all duties and conducting oneself at all times per all relevant Regulations, Standards, Policies and Procedures including: Department of Budget and Management and Maryland Department of Health; Title 17 CODE OF MARYLAND REGULATIONS; MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING; Office of Health Quality; ICF-MR; Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services; CNA Certification/statutory requirements; Behavioral Principles and Strategies; and Potomac Center.\r
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Per the Amended Directive and Order\r
Regarding Vaccination (MDH # �issued by the Secretary of the\r
Maryland Department of Health,�effective April 18, 2023, staff in\r
all�hospitals and residential facilities operated by the Maryland�Department�of\r
Health or any local health department are required to show proof of COVID-19\r
vaccination. Staff includes, but is not limited to, regular and contractual\r
employees, contractual staff, volunteers, and other state employees performing\r
any duties at the facility. An individual may request an accommodation by\r
providing�appropriate and sufficient documentation for bona fide medical\r
or�religious reasons.\r
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r
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Experience: Six months of experience in work assisting in the care, treatment, habilitation or rehabilitation of mentally or physically ill patients, aged or developmentally disabled clients.\r
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1. Applicants may substitute experience in patient or client direct care�on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the require education.\r
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2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service�experience as a non-commissioned officer in Hospital Corpsman classifications or Health Care Specialist and Medical Services specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.�\r

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess experience:\r
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creating written reports and records\r
working with developmentally and/or intellectually�disabled clients\r
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LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current certificate as a Nursing Assistant from the Maryland State Board of Nursing OR within sixty days from date of hire and prior to performing delegated nursing tasks, must have successfully completed a Board of Nursing approved Nursing Assistant training program and received certification as a Nursing Assistant from the Board of Nursing.\r
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2. Employees in this classification located in�facilities that provide long term care for the aged may be required to possess or obtain a Geriatric Aide certificate.\r
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3. 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.\r
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4. Some employees in this classification may be required to operate vans which require a specific motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.\r
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5. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete training in and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.\r
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification must have successfully completed a direct care training course or examination approved by the hiring facility prior to permanent appointment to a position.\r
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2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.\r
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3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations , Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.\r
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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).�\r
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r
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.\r

BENEFITS

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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.\r
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r
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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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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.\r
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to �Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at \r
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 or��\r
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service \r
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r