Coordinator of Special Programs I

Main Purpose of the Job

This position will provide care by helping individuals transition from substance abuse residential treatment to community-based aftercare, recovery-based housing, and support. This position also initiates and supports reentry planning for individuals incarcerated within the local detention center. This position will manage resources for high-risk/high-cost individuals and improve recovery outcomes for those individuals and the addiction/behavioral health care system. This position will connect individuals to recovery resources in their community by providing patient screening, assessment, care planning, referral, and placement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year of administrative staff or professional work in a health care setting.
• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• 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.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with behavioral health conditions with a focus on improving recovery and overall health outcomes.
• Experience with linking consumers to community-based health providers, housing resources, crisis intervention, and other local recovery support services.
• Demonstrated history of building collaborative partnerships with local stakeholders to assist consumers with essential mental health, substance use disorder, and other recovery support services.
• Experience with data entry, health record documentation, and creating/submitting reports.
• Cultural sensitivity, ethical decision-making, adaptability to changing environments, and organizational skills to manage diverse client needs while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates 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.

Benefits

State of Maryland Benefits