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ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION SUPERVISOR

Recruitment #15-004404-0001

Introduction

**Recruitment limited to current merit employees of the Dorchester County Health Department.**

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Dorchester County Health Department, Cambridge, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to administer and supervise a county-wide Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Prevention Program.  This position is also responsible for direction, assessment, design, and implementation of the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention programming in the county.  Job Duties include:  Supervising AODA Prevention program staff;  Oversight of conducting community assessments; developing and writing grant proposals; managing budgets; submitting progress reports to funding agencies; developing, implementing and assessing programs to prevent alcohol & other drug abuse; and, technical assistance to community groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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: Three years of experience managing or directing alcohol and other drug prevention services in a community and/or school setting.

Notes:

1. Sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 of which are 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 education requirement.

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 up to two years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Drug and Alcohol Counseling or Health Care Administration classifications or Mental/Behavioral Health and Drug and Alcohol Counseling or Health Services Administration specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. 

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

**Recruitment limited to current merit employees of the Dorchester County Health Department.**

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.

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

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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