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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OUTREACH PREVENTION COORDINATOR

COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS II, HEALTH SERVICES

Recruitment #24-002818-0012

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Introduction

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd.
Columbia, MD 21045

POSITION DUTIES

This position delivers behavioral health outreach and prevention activities including the delivery of the overdose response program (ORP) training and naloxone distribution. This position also schedules and conducts behavioral health prevention presentations and events. 

 Frequent evenings and weekend hours for outreach and prevention events as well as special events and emergencies.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework.

40% Conduct the Overdose Response Program (ORP) trainings including naloxone distribution. Duties include recruiting the targeted audience to promote the ORP trainings; organize and lead the ORP trainings in accordance with policies and regulations; collect and manage required documents/data for the ORP; and stock, inventory and dispense naloxone according to policies and regulations. Ensure the ORP meets or exceeds the established performance measures.

30% Conduct and schedule community behavioral health outreach prevention presentations and attend/support outreach events. Conduct and schedule community-based behavioral health outreach presentations and attend/support outreach events. This role includes engaging community stakeholders to conduct presentations and events. Support Opioid Misuse Prevention Program (OMPP) strategies and events including but not limited to disseminating opioid prevention/awareness promotional materials and coordinating presentations and events in the community. This role will coordinate with but not limited to the following committees and boards such as Recovery Oriented Systems of Care, Local Health Improvement Coalition, and the Local Behavioral Health Authority Board.

25% Overdose Misuse Prevention Program (OMPP) strategies and events. Supports strategies and events including but not limited to disseminating opioid prevention/awareness promotional materials and coordinating presentations and events in the community.

5% Other duties assigned by BHA. Performs other related duties, including:
  • Accepts responsibility for special projects as assigned.
  • Participates in appropriate professional education and training for roles and responsibilities of work assignments, as requested or approved by Supervisor.
  • Participates in Emergency Preparedness drills or actual events. This position may be declared essential on a case-by-case basis by the Health Officer or designee for emergency response to a specific Mass Casualty or disaster event. Should this position be declared essential, the employee will be notified by phone, in person, or in writing as appropriate. Notification of essential status for the event will require the employee’s presence at a work location as assigned. In accordance with the Essential Personnel Weather Event Policy, in the event that the State declares liberal leave in effect, this position is declared essential and the employee is expected to report or remain at work only if scheduled to staff a clinic, see patients or is otherwise requested by the Health Officer or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

2. 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

Desired qualifications:
  • Bilingual. 
  • Experience in training, teaching, or serving as a teaching/training assistant. This includes the ability to effectively communicate complex information, provide constructive feedback, and adapt instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Experience in collaborating with groups or stakeholders/internal partners.
  • Extensive experience and knowledge using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Strong writing and communication skills. 
  • Willingness to participate in outreach activities on evenings/weekends.

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 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.



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