DIRECTOR, VETERANS HOME PROGRAM (PROGRAM MANAGER IV)

Introduction The Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF) was created by the State Legislature in 1999 as an executive agency with the mission of assisting veterans, active duty service members, their families and dependents, in securing benefits earned through military service. Under the Department of Veterans and Military Families are five major programs: Service and Benefits Program Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Cemetery and Memorial Program Communications, Outreach, & Advocacy Programs Maryland Veterans Trust Fund The Department of Veterans and Military Families is seeking a Director, Veterans Home Program. Grade 22 Location of Position Charlotte Hall Veterans Home 29449 Charlotte Hall Road Charlotte Hall, Maryland 20622 Position Duties The Director of the Veterans Home Program and the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home (CHVH) serves as the on-site representative and primary advocate for the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF) and the residents of CHVH. This position is responsible for administering all aspects of the State's oversight of the facility, which operates under a comprehensive contract with a private health care contractor. The Director ensures contractor compliance with all federal, state, and contractual requirements; manages the facility's State operating and capital budgets; supervises DVMF staff; and coordinates all facility-related activities with DVMF Headquarters, State agencies, and federal partners, particularly the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA). The Director works with the DVMF Secretary and leadership team to ensure that DVMF’s vision for the future of the Veterans Home Program remains aligned with the Governor’s priority to provide excellent facilities statewide for the care of senior veterans. In doing so, the Director embraces the Governor’s vision and advocates for it both internally and through a network of stakeholders at all levels of government and in the private sector. Minimum Qualifications Education: A Bachelor's degree in Health Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university. Experience: Three (3) years of experience directing or managing operations of a major long-term care and skilled nursing facility or State veterans home. Three (3) years of experience managing large, complex service contracts. Ability to think and plan strategically for an organization. Excellent oral and written communication. Examination Process The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your resume. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. Benefits State of Maryland benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Maryland is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The State of Maryland is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The State of Maryland will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland