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COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES III, Health Services

Crisis Response Grant Manager

Recruitment #21-000484-0005

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd.
Columbia, MD 21045

Main Purpose of Job

The main role of this position as the Crisis Response Program Manager is to provide technical assistance to the contracted vendors operating in Howard County. Residential Crisis Services/MH (RCS) are short-term, intensive mental health and support services for children, adolescents, and adults in a community-based, non-hospital, residential setting rendered by a provider approved under Maryland Law. The manager will assume primary grant monitoring duties and track funding. Funding provided through this initiative will be used to increase access to evidence-based treatment, reduce unmet treatment needs, and reduce deaths through the provision of treatment, and recovery support services. The manager will also oversee implementation of new initiatives as well as to support the continuation of crisis services. Individuals will also be offered the opportunity to connect with ongoing behavioral health treatment, peer and recovery support services, case management assistance and transportation as a warm handoff to additional care, as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or a related field.

Experience: Three years of professional experience in health services, two years of which must have been in the option for which application is made.

Notes:
1. Applicants may substitute a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a health or human service field for one year of the required general experience.

2. Experience in the option must be as follows: professional clinical or administrative work in health or medical services in areas other than Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities or Addictions.

3. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus one additional year of professional experience in health services may be substituted for the specific degree.

4. 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

Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with grant monitoring, which includes but is not limited to tracking funding, planning, implementation and data reporting;
- Experience collaborating with community providers in a behavioral health setting;
- Experience with monitoring unmet needs in the community to improve treatment and recovery support services;
- Experience with behavioral health treatment to ensure proper care coordination, which includes, but is not limited to transportation, case management, and other support services is provided to consumers.

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

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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