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ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION SPECIALIST

Prevention Specialist

Recruitment #15-000061-0004

GRADE

10

LOCATION OF POSITION

Caroline County Health Department, Denton, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to direct and implement a community based drug and alcohol prevention program, utilizing a tested and proven strategy demonstrated to delay and reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug use; to manage all grant activities related to ATOD prevention; and assist in overseeing budgets of the same.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 of which are in the behavioral sciences, health services, human services or education.  A copy of your transcripts (may be unofficial) should accompany your application.

Experience: None.

Note:

1.  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and two years of experience in a community or school based alcohol or other drug abuse prevention program may be substituted for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Drug and Alcohol Counseling  classifications or Mental/Behavioral Health and Drug and Alcohol Counseling specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required 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.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

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.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

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.

 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.




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