Direct Care Trainee

Introduction

GRADE 09

Maryland Department of Health

Multiple positions and all shifts within the Maryland Department of Health. These positions will assist in the care, treatment, habilitation or rehabilitation of mentally or physically ill patients, aged or developmentally disabled clients in need of support, assistance, mentoring in their treatment plans, skill building, vocational and meaningful life activities. These positions are essential members of an interdisciplinary team working together to provide all services needed to meet all needs of the person to return to full community living.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience:
  
  None.

• Applicants may substitute experience in patient/client direct care for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis for up to four years of the required education.
• 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.

• Must possess and maintain a current certificate as a Nursing Assistant from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, or within sixty days from the date of hire complete and receive certification. Employees may be required to possess or obtain a Geriatric Aide certificate if in long‑term care facilities.
• May be assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle, requiring a valid motor vehicle operator's license. If operating vans, a specific license may be required.
• Must successfully complete training and maintain a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

• Must successfully complete an in‑service training program approved by the hiring facility prior to permanent appointment.
• Subject to call‑in; will be required to provide a reachable telephone number.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may involve rating of your application based on your education, training and experience. Provide complete and accurate information on your application. Resumes will not be accepted; completed application forms only. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for at least one year. The list may be used for similar positions.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS: (not specified in description)

Online applications are highly recommended. Paper applications may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114‑B, Baltimore, MD 21201 by 5 pm on the closing date; no postmarks accepted. Additional information can be uploaded; if not possible, fax to . For questions contact MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at  or MD Department of Budget and Management at  or Application.

Help. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request via  or MD TTY Relay Service 1‑800‑735‑2258. We thank our Veterans. 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.