COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES IV, ADDICTION

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MDH Talbot County Health Department, Easton MD

The main purpose of this position is to perform supervisory responsibilities within the organizational structure of the Talbot County Addictions Program located within the Talbot County Health Department. This position will oversee certain staff, programs and services of the Talbot County Addictions Program while meeting the mission of the agency while receiving supervision from a higher-level program director or administrator. This position reviews needs of services recipients, promotes the work of the program by frequent contact with staff and other agencies and assists the department in normal operating procedures, monitoring and providing assistance to public and private agencies serving the SUD and co-occurring population of Talbot County. This position will supervise state care coordination activities in adherence with grant requirements including MDRN recovery housing and consumer support requests for Talbot County residents. This position will provide oversight for other employees and the coordination of services for productivity, documentation and compliance with regulations and standards to meet the needs of the agency and populations served based on 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.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in health services, two (2) years of which must have been in the option for which application is made (Addictions).

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 for 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.

The desired candidate should possess:

1) Previous supervisory experience.

2) Knowledgeable of and/or experience with departmental policy, standard operating procedures and regulations, grant funded activity requirements, and/or the continuum of care to meet overarching program goals and service recipient needs.

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. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information 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.

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.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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.