ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION COORDINATOR

Introduction THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT MERIT CHARLES COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY. GRADE STD0014 LOCATION OF POSITION MDH Charles County Health Department Local Behavioral Health Authority Division (LBHAD) 4545 Crain Highway White Plains, MD 20695 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. 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. 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. 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 THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT MERIT CHARLES COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY. 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 (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 FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr