COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES I

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Somerset County Health Department, Westover, MD

This recruitment is for two positions.

Position 1- The main purpose of this position is to coordinate a county-wide network of resources for individuals and families impacted by substance-related disorders, with the goal of eliminating barriers to treatment and recovery and ensuring public awareness of the services offered by private providers, human services agencies and community organizations.

Position 2- The main purpose of this position is to utilize personal experience as a tool to provide family-to-family support, education, advocacy, coaching, information and referral and follow-up to families seeking assistance connecting to substance-related treatment, peer support and recovery services.

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or a related field.

Notes:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus one year of professional experience in health services may be substituted for the specific degree.

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.

1.Resource Coordinator preferred qualifications:

The Ideal candidate should have experience navigating systems of care, collecting and analyzing data, monitoring program performance and generating reports. Also experience planning and conducting community outreach and awareness meetings, special events and activities. Also managing online databases, websites and social media platforms. Lastly, familiarity with policy and legislative matters and background in communications, public relations or marketing preferred.

2.Family Support Coordinator preferred qualifications:

The Ideal candidate should have experience with substance use disorders, treatment and recovery processes, also must of been in recovery for a period of at least two years, be a certified peer support specialist or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire. Experience navigating systems of care, and working with recovery and peer support networks, and conducting community outreach and awareness meetings, events and activities preferred.

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.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

Online applications are highly recommended; however, the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, 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.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@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.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.