COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES II, Addiction
FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL
Recruitment #18-001340-0002
Department | MDH Behavioral Health Admin - Program Direction |
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Date Opened | 10/4/2018 3:25:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 10/18/2018 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $17.53 - $22.56/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Carolyn Chase |
Work Location |
Baltimore County
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GRADE
13
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH, Behavioral Health Administration-Program Direction, Catonsville, MD
Main Purpose of Job
A Coordinator Special Programs Health Services II, Addiction is the full performance level of work coordinating programs in the Department of Health. The Coordinator Special Programs Health Services II, Addiction plans, implements, and evaluates distribution of naloxone kits to a wide variety of agencies, programs and settings across Maryland. This position maintains documentation of established dissemination sites, and creates new partnerships that result in increasing the volume of receiver agencies and sites. To increase the volume of receiver agencies and sites, this position works both with Maryland Department of Health (MDH) staff who have existing partnerships with candidate agencies such as homeless shelters, and directly with external partners such as faith-based communities. This position facilitates direct purchasing of naloxone, executes protocols for ordering, storing, and tracking medication, and then delivers naloxone to receiver agencies with overdose response training. The position evaluates and improves methods for tracking, training and naloxone distribution and is responsible for monthly reporting on outcomes measures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or a related field. A copy of your transcript must be attached to the application.
Experience: Two years of professional experience in health services, one year of which must have been in the option for which application is made.
NOTES:
1. Applicants may substitute a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a health or human service field for one year of the required general experience.
2. Experience in the option must be as follows: professional work related to treatment and services to persons with alcohol or other substance abuse addiction.
3. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus one additional year of professional experience in health services may be substituted for the specific degree.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant should be familiar with Maryland's Overdose Response Program policy and requirements; have experience conducting overdose response training and providing naloxone; and have experience in peer recovery support.
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). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
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 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the 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 temporary/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.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.