ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION COORDINATOR

Introduction

**THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT MERIT CHARLES COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY.**\r\n\r\n

GRADE

STD0014

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Charles County Health Department\r\nLocal Behavioral Health Authority Division (LBHAD)\r\n4545 Crain Highway\r\nWhite Plains, MD 20695\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to assess, design, coordinate, and implement alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs within the Charles County Department of Health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:���A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with thirty credits in behavioral science, health services, human services or education.\r\nExperience: 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. \r\nNotes: \r\nl. 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. \r\n2. Additional experience as specified above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. \r\n3. Applicants may substitute graduate level education in behavioral sciences, health services, human services or education, on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience. � \r\n4.�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.\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

**THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT MERIT CHARLES COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY.**\r\n

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.\r\n

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).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates 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.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

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.\r\nIf 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.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf 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.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n