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Washington County - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Introduction

We at the Potomac Center/SETT facility provide qualityperson-centered support to adults with intellectual disabilities at our campusin Hagerstown Maryland. Our aim is to partner with the community to help our residentsachieve their goals.

The Potomac Center is a 62-bed licensed Intermediate CareFacility (ICF). This program focuses on using therapeutic interventions toempower residents as they learn the skills they need to successfully return tocommunity living.

The Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT)Program located within the Potomac Center campus is a 32-bed licensedForensic Residential Center that provides services to individuals withintellectual disabilities and court involvement within a safe and secureenvironment. The program provides assistance as they resolve their courtinvolvement and work toward transitioning to a less secured environment. TheSETT utilizes active treatment as well as providing evaluation assessment andcompetency attainment education.

GRADE

ASTD11

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH SETT/Potomac Center 1380 Marshall St. Hagerstown MD

Main Purpose of Job

This full-time contractual position will follow an occupational therapy evaluation plan of care/goals and document specific occupational therapy services provided for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disorders (IDD) in a residential and forensic setting. This position is solely responsible for the Occupational Therapy of the Potomac Center/SETT facility. This position functions as a member of the treatment team and maintains individual records. This position also supports the mission of the organization through participation in clinical efforts to provide Active treatment in a residential and forensic environment. The foundation of this program is respect and a commitment to safety in the least restrictive manner possible. Must be licensed by the Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice under the licensing requirements for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Determined by the Maryland StateBoard of Occupational Therapy Practice under the licensing requirements forLicensed Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Experience: Two years of experience as a Licensed OccupationalTherapy Assistant.

Note:Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forcesmilitary serviceexperience as a commissioned officer in TherapyAssistantclassifications or TherapyAssistantspecialty codesin the Occupation Therapy field of work on a year-for-year basis for therequired experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:

  • Experience providing occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of an OT
  • Experience implementing personalized care plans with intellectually disabled and forensic population

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess acurrent license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from the Maryland StateBoard of Occupational Therapy Practice Spring Grove Hospital Center 55 WadeAvenue Baltimore MD 21228.

2. Employees in this classification may be required tosuccessfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintaincurrent certification.

3. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties whichrequire the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will berequired to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State ofMaryland.

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 it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of 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 submitted after this date will not be added.

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

Candidates may remain on thecertified 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 onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD 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 informationto .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 theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

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.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

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 States diversity.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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