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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III

FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #18-002247-0016

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Health

Behavioral Health Administration - Community Services

55 Wade Avenue

Catonsville, MD  21228

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to assist with the certification of Recovery Residences in compliance with HB 1411 (2016) legislation.  A 'recovery residence' is a dwelling unit or other form of group housing by any person or entity that provides alcohol illicit free housing for individuals with substance use disorders. These residences are not clinical treatment facilities. However, residence may receive clinical services provided by other providers to address their treatment needs. This position will perform field assessments of recovery residences going through the process of certification both initial and renewals. This position will provide support to the Manager of the Maryland Certification of Recovery Residences and Director of Maryland Certification of Recovery Residences. This position will work with the owners, staff and residents of the recovery residences to complete the certification process. Additional duties include tracking information for recovery residences in the certification process, sending out notifications on when the next renewal will occur. This position will be knowledgeable about the National Alliance of Recovery Residences (NARR) 2015 Quality Standards and use the quality standards to conduct on site field assessments. This position plays a significant role in the mission of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), Clinical Services Division. The mission of MDH's BHA is to develop an integrated process of planning, policy and services to ensure that a coordinated quality system of care is available to individuals with behavioral health conditions. BHA through publicly funded services and support will promote recovery, resiliency and health and wellness for individuals who have or are at risk for emotional, substance use, addictive and/or psychiatric disorders. This position will ensure there are quality recovery residence for individuals on their path of recovery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:    Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience:  Three years experience in administrative or professional work.

NOTES:

1.  Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

 2.  Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3.  Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess professional administrative experience working in a health services treatment setting specific to addictions is strongly desired.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. 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. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. 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. If online process is not available, please send your paper application to: Maryland Department of Health, 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 you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Health Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov.




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