State of Maryland
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OUTREACH PREVENTION COORDINATOR COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS H
State of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Grade
14
Location of Position Howard County Health Department 8930 Stanford Blvd Columbia MD, 21045
Main Purpose of Job This position delivers behavioral health outreach and prevention activities including the delivery of the overdose response program (ORP) training and naloxone distribution. This position schedules and conducts behavioral health prevention presentations and events. Frequent evenings and weekend hours for outreach and prevention events as well as special events and emergencies. This position is eligible for hybrid telework.
Position Duties
30% Assure Oversight of the Overdose Response Program (ORP) including naloxone training and distribution.
Recruit the targeted audience to promote the ORP trainings; organize and lead the ORP trainings in accordance with policies and regulations; collect and manage required documents/data for the ORP; track/order/stock inventory and dispense naloxone according to policies and regulations.
30% Conduct and schedule community behavioral health outreach prevention presentations and attend/support outreach events.
Engage community stakeholders to conduct presentations and events. Communicate with those that outreach for individual training or more information for naloxone; prepare and package for events; and coordinate/liaise with HCHD for ORP outreach event requests. Support Opioid Misuse Prevention Program (OMPP) strategies and events including but not limited to disseminating opioid prevention/awareness promotional materials and coordinating presentations and events in the community. Coordinate with local partners including, but not limited to, Local Health Improvement Coalition, Local Behavioral Health Authority Board; and HCPSS.
25% Overdose Misuse Prevention Program (OMPP) strategies and events.
Supports strategies and events including but not limited to disseminating opioid prevention/awareness promotional materials and coordinating presentations and events in the community. Compiles program related data required for monthly and quarterly reporting and disseminates as needed for program compliance or as requested. Coordinates supplies and materials for naloxone vending machines.
10% Track and report all data.
Log participants for the online naloxone training into the Narcan Trainee Database; submit monthly data reports to MDH and to the HCHD database that include training/outreach; collect data and respond to all online requests; assist with all quarterly reporting; update power points and other data as needed. Ensure the ORP meets or exceeds the established performance measures.
5% Other Duties.
Possesses a broad understanding of HCHD services and can refer to other programs. Participate in necessary drills and exercises, respond to emergencies as appropriate, keep abreast of policies and procedures in the program, bureau and department. Complete all required trainings. Participate in quality improvement efforts within the program.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience:
One year of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources. 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 in training, teaching, or serving as a teaching/training assistant. Ability to effectively communicate complex information, provide constructive feedback, and adapt instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs.
Experience in collaborating with groups or stakeholders/internal partners.
Extensive experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Availability to work on evenings and weekends.
Bilingual.
Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting to support program or operational goals.
Experience in communicating professionally and effectively, both in writing and verbally, with diverse audiences in a professional setting.
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 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.
If 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.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If 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.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
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.
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Location of Position Howard County Health Department 8930 Stanford Blvd Columbia MD, 21045
Main Purpose of Job This position delivers behavioral health outreach and prevention activities including the delivery of the overdose response program (ORP) training and naloxone distribution. This position schedules and conducts behavioral health prevention presentations and events. Frequent evenings and weekend hours for outreach and prevention events as well as special events and emergencies. This position is eligible for hybrid telework.
Position Duties
30% Assure Oversight of the Overdose Response Program (ORP) including naloxone training and distribution.
Recruit the targeted audience to promote the ORP trainings; organize and lead the ORP trainings in accordance with policies and regulations; collect and manage required documents/data for the ORP; track/order/stock inventory and dispense naloxone according to policies and regulations.
30% Conduct and schedule community behavioral health outreach prevention presentations and attend/support outreach events.
Engage community stakeholders to conduct presentations and events. Communicate with those that outreach for individual training or more information for naloxone; prepare and package for events; and coordinate/liaise with HCHD for ORP outreach event requests. Support Opioid Misuse Prevention Program (OMPP) strategies and events including but not limited to disseminating opioid prevention/awareness promotional materials and coordinating presentations and events in the community. Coordinate with local partners including, but not limited to, Local Health Improvement Coalition, Local Behavioral Health Authority Board; and HCPSS.
25% Overdose Misuse Prevention Program (OMPP) strategies and events.
Supports strategies and events including but not limited to disseminating opioid prevention/awareness promotional materials and coordinating presentations and events in the community. Compiles program related data required for monthly and quarterly reporting and disseminates as needed for program compliance or as requested. Coordinates supplies and materials for naloxone vending machines.
10% Track and report all data.
Log participants for the online naloxone training into the Narcan Trainee Database; submit monthly data reports to MDH and to the HCHD database that include training/outreach; collect data and respond to all online requests; assist with all quarterly reporting; update power points and other data as needed. Ensure the ORP meets or exceeds the established performance measures.
5% Other Duties.
Possesses a broad understanding of HCHD services and can refer to other programs. Participate in necessary drills and exercises, respond to emergencies as appropriate, keep abreast of policies and procedures in the program, bureau and department. Complete all required trainings. Participate in quality improvement efforts within the program.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience:
One year of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources. 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 in training, teaching, or serving as a teaching/training assistant. Ability to effectively communicate complex information, provide constructive feedback, and adapt instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs.
Experience in collaborating with groups or stakeholders/internal partners.
Extensive experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Availability to work on evenings and weekends.
Bilingual.
Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting to support program or operational goals.
Experience in communicating professionally and effectively, both in writing and verbally, with diverse audiences in a professional setting.
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 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.
If 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.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If 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.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
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