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ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION COORDINATOR

FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #14-999999-726

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Carroll County Health Department

Bureau of Prevention, Wellness and Recovery

290 South Center Street

Westminster, MD  21157

Main Purpose of Job

The Contractual Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Coordinator is the full performance level of work in a single person program, assessing, designing, coordinating and implementing alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs within a local health department.  The purpose of this position is to develop, coordinate and implement substance abuse prevention programs and alternative youth activities and services for Carroll County.  The incumbent will oversee the Maryland Strategic Prevention Framework (MSPF) grant and the Carroll County Coalition Against Underage Drinking in coordination and implementation of the Carroll County Prevention Services and strategies.  The successful applicant should have training or experience in education.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education:    Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with thirty credits in behavioral science, health services, human services or education.

Experience:  Two years of experience in counseling alcohol or drug dependent clients; in providing therapeutic education services to alcohol or drug dependent persons and their families; or in directing school or community health education.

NOTES:

l.  Sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university to include l8 credit hours in the behavioral sciences, health services, human services or education and an additional two years of experience as specified above may be substituted for the required education.

2.  Additional experience as specified above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

3.  Graduate level education in behavioral sciences, health services, human services or education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the successful applicant have training or experience in education.

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. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

BENEFITS

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application 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.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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




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