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COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES II, Addiction

Harm Reduction Liaison

Recruitment #22-001340-0002

Introduction

This position is limited to current employees of the Carroll County Health Department's Bureau of Prevention, Wellness and Recovery only.

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH/Carroll County Health Department, Bureau of Prevention, Wellness & Recovery/Recovery Services Unit, Westminster, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

This position will be responsible for implementing, overseeing, coordinating, training, collaborating, and collecting data for Carroll County. As a representative of the Carroll County Health Department (CCHD)'s Bureau of Prevention, Wellness and Recovery, this position will collaborate with the Nursing Bureau within the CCHD to increase testing for HIV and Hepatitis C through outreach on the mobile RV Unit. This position will also facilitate community provider mapping, in order to determine the full range of Harm Reduction services and resources offered to people who use drugs.

This position will develop cooperative relationships with key community stakeholders, in order to increase health education, psychoeducation and outreach to people who use drugs. In addition, this position will provide technical assistance to the provider community, as well as to community members, in an attempt to raise awareness about the social determinants of health. 

Furthermore, this position will use the mobile RV to provide outreach to populations which are deemed as being 'too hard to reach,' along with a link to providers and resources, in order to increase Harm Reduction or recovery-oriented efforts for people who use drugs. Finally, this position will be responsible for all required grant reporting, as well as for the development of a culturally-sensitive Harm Reduction model, in Carroll County.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counseling, or a related field.

Experience: Two years of professional experience in health services, one year of which must have been in the Addiction option.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of 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 Addiction option must be as follows: professional work related to treatment and services to people with an alcohol and/or other substance abuse addiction.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field, plus one additional year of professional experience in health services, for the required education.

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 desired candidate should have professional experience with mental health and substance use disorders. He/she should also have experience planning and implementing grant strategies and activities, as well as experience developing a Harm Reduction model.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This position is limited to current employees of the Carroll County Health Department's Bureau of Prevention, Wellness and Recovery only.

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. 

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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 which 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, at 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.




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