The Admissions and Compliance Specialist will work in conjunction with the Manager, Admissions and Compliance and will assist with the development of administrative systems and documentation of individual client programs, coordinating the admission process, and completing and submitting required client documents to Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), and Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS). The Admissions and Compliance Specialist will assist with preparing, attending, and completing all necessary documentation related to the completion of 30 day and annual Person-Centered Plans (PCP), onboarding community members, and approval process in the Maryland LTSS system. This position will assist the Admissions and Compliance Manager with communicating with each person’s Coordinator of Community of Services (CCS), Program Coordinator, staff, and family concerning any issues within the PCP goals and outcomes. The incumbent will assist with department wide auditing practices to maintain compliance. The Admissions and Compliance Specialist will deal effectively and professionally with government agencies, the general public, individuals with disabilities and their families.  

The Assistant Manager, Financial Clearance serves as the lead verification specialist for team designated responsibilities and tasks. The Assistant Manager, Financial Clearance provides direct supervision and leadership to a team of Insurance Verification Specialists (IVS) and share knowledge formally and informally via individual and group instruction. This position will serve as a resource to the IVS Team for special insurance verification cases and for gaining insurance clearance in difficult situations.  

The Data Scientist is responsible for overseeing, leading, and participating in the design and development of databases and conducting data analysis for the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ (CARD) Research and Education for Autism in Children (REACH) research projects. This position will interpret data, conduct statistical analyses, prepare data for export to external shared databases, develop data visualizations, clean data, develop predictive models, and perform database management. This staff member will have supervisory responsibilities; use statistical software; ensure compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations and research protocols; participate in conceptualizing data reduction and presentation strategies to summarize research trends and analytic results; and support research subject recruitment efforts. The incumbent provides research support to departmental investigators and serves as the main point of contact for research data related inquiries from external collaborators. This staff member will assist in the preparation of manuscripts and progress reports for the Principal Investigator (PI) and assist in preparation of National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports.   **Healthcare or health sciences experience highly desired"

Kennedy Krieger Institute plans to open an innovative early childhood learning center in Northeast Baltimore to provide a comprehensive, family-centered education for children ages 3 to 5. The center, which will serve as a model for educators across the nation, opens in September.   Kennedy Krieger Integrated Early Learning Center Demonstration Site will provide full-day, year-round education for up to 40 children from Baltimore’s under-served communities. Students will learn in an inclusive, blended environment following an evidence-based, Kennedy Krieger-developed model—this encompasses the classroom needs of typically developing children as well as children with developmental needs; approximately half of the center’s students will be neurodiverse children with atypical development.   In addition to improving learning outcomes for its students, the model seeks to improve social/emotional, functional, and behavioral outcomes and to close learning gaps experienced by some groups of young children.   The Director,Integrated Early Learning Center Demonstration Project will understand and be committed to the overall vision, mission, and goals of the demonstration project. The Director works cooperatively with Kennedy Krieger Institute across all programs and departments, Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), and evaluation team consultants on implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of the project.  

The Director, Meaningful Community Services (CORE Foundations and Project SEARCH)will supervise and oversee the development and implementation of Meaningful Community Services, which includes Project SEARCH and CORE Foundations. The Director of Meaningful Community Services provides direct and indirect supervision to staff providing Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), and school services in community-based settings. The Director collaborates with program leaders across the Institute to ensure Neurodiversity efforts are in alignment with the needs of career development and transition needs of secondary school students and patients. This staff member will maintain contact with all pertinent agencies-both state and federal- responsible for Meaningful Community Services funding and will ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements.

The Financial CounselorI performs administrative operations for the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury (ICSCI). Emphasis is placed on adhering to high standards of customer service. Job functions and activities are periodically measured for adherence to quality and competency standards. 

Genetic Counselor Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore, Maryland Full Time - Experienced     Kennedy Krieger Institute has a clinical focus of meeting the specialized needs of children and adults with rare neurologic and developmental disorders. We are seeking a full-time clinical genetic counselor to join a dynamic and supportive team of six genetic counselors, two clinical geneticists and five neurogenetics experts. The clinical focus of this position will include working with children and adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, other hereditary connective tissue disorders, and neurogenetic conditions. The Institute is at the forefront of utilizing advanced genomic technologies to diagnose and care for patients with rare genetic disorders.   We are seeking a genetic counselor who has excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Duties will include performing family history and risk assessment, coordinating genetic testing, educating about genetic diagnoses, counseling and providing support for patients and their family members. The genetic counselor will work within a multi-disciplinary team with a joint focus on providing holistic care to our patients. The genetic counseling team receives extensive support from genetic counselor assistants, clinic coordinators, administrative assistants and nursing staff, which allows the genetic counselors to devote their efforts to clinical care.   The Osteogenesis Imperfecta Clinic at Kennedy Krieger is an internationally-recognized program in the diagnosis and treatment for children and adults with OI. Care is often provided to many generations within a family, and genetic diagnosis in conjunction with longitudinal assessments guide treatment decisions. Applicants should have an interest in developing and maintaining clinical expertise in OI and other hereditary connective tissue disorders.    Mentoring and supervision will be provided by a senior clinical genetic counselor and a medical geneticist. There are opportunities to participate in teaching of genetic counseling graduate students. In addition, research opportunities are available and encouraged.   Master’s degree in genetic counseling, ABGC board-eligible or -certified. Trained in clinical genetics, communication of genetic risk, counseling techniques, counseling of research participants.   Greater than two years of clinical genetics experience is preferred; however, all applicants are welcome.   **Applicants should submit cover letter along with their resume/CV

The HR Business Partner (HRBP)/Generalist builds relationships with designated departments and programs to enhance workforce performance by supporting organizational and employee development through a variety of HR functions, including: strategizing on employee engagement initiatives, consulting on performance management strategies, developing and leading organizational training and development initiatives, and interpreting and writing HR policies. Additionally, the HRBP advises departments on a variety of employee relations issues, mediates conflict, and conducts internal investigations. The HRBP focuses on process improvement and is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated departments and programs. The position works collaboratively with all other HR teams such as compensation, talent acquisition, compliance, benefits, and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the Institute.

The HRIS Business Systems Analyst I is responsible for coordinating the implementation of systems solutions that address key business objectives, improve productivity, reduce costs, and support regulatory compliance. Assesses and identifies opportunities for application enhancements through end user requests, business needs, and overall strategic planning. Researches opportunities and develops alternative solutions that are cost effective and meet the functional and technical requirements of the project. The incumbent must possess functional knowledge of Human Resources business practices to gather functional requirements as well as a solid aptitude for assisting with development of technical solutions to business challenges. In addition, this position requires technical experience to design, develop, and test modifications to Human Capital Management (HCM) applications. This position will collaborate closely with HR, IS, Payroll and other Business Leaders to develop and implement best practice business processes focused on maximizing efficiency.  

The Insurance Network Specialist collaborates with the Director to develop, manage, negotiate, and maintain insurance company contractual agreements. This position uses health insurance, billing, and reimbursement knowledge to successfully manage contracts.