Pay Schedule XII, Grade 1M

A vacancy exists in the Bureau of Behavioral Health, Department of Health and Human Services.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered.

Examples of Duties

The Human Services Program Manager in the Department of Health, Bureau of Behavioral Health, Prevention Manager will assist in the planning, development, and management of a full range of prevention programs for the prevention of substance use and mental health disorders. The Human Services Program Manager will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data, supervising staff, monitoring budgets and grant expenditures, working with providers, monitoring contracts for performance and compliance, collaborating with other agencies, preparing grant proposals and reporting on program implementation.
Under general supervision, duties of the position will include:

• Provides leadership, management and supervision to the Federal Substance Use Prevention Grant, administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Maryland Department of Health, as well as the Opioid Misuse Prevention Grant, and also represent Prevention on the Drug Overdose Lethality Review Team and the Combating Underage Drinking Coalition.
• Selects, trains and evaluates Prevention Program staff. Provides direct supervision to a Human Services Program Supervisor and two Human Services Associates.
• Leads strategic planning and implementation using the national Strategic Prevention Framework in collaboration with program evaluator and program staff to improve data driven prevention strategies that bridge the gap between research and practice. This includes reducing stigma and changing social norms, increasing protective factors and reducing risk factors in communities through assessment, capacity, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Creates and submits strategic plans and directs staff in program implementation to maximize community engagement and collaboration to leverage opportunities and maximize the alignment of resources, particularly those that address social disparities of health.
• Prepares Prevention presentations and reports.
• Monitors programs to assure fidelity with strategic plans, budgets and conditions of grant award.
• Manages the program budget, assigning programmatic work to assure that grant spending is allocated and spent in a timely, appropriate manner, as approved by the Bureau and the State grant funders.
• Collaborates with Communications on paid advertising campaigns and in-house social media to advance prevention messaging, engage the community in prevention strategies and promote public participation in surveys, i.e. The Maryland Public Opinion Survey on Opioids.
• Prepares or collaborates with vendor on preparing grant applications for new grants as they become available.
• Represents Prevention in meetings and conferences.
• Reviews legislation relating to prevention, primarily in regard to underage retail access to alcohol and cannabis.
• Partners with Towson University (or other local Colleges/Universities) for student internship experiences in Prevention

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science
plus
at least four years' experience providing human services, such as intake/referral, counseling or educating, which includes one year in a supervisory capacity.
(Related education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required non-supervisory experience.

Additional experience in providing human services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education. Experience in the supervision and management of a human services program may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.

• Master's Degree in a social or behavioral science.

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Human Services Program Manager -Prevention Program
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Some positions may require satisfactory completion of County sponsored CPR and First Aid training. These positions must maintain certification throughout employment.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
These positions are essentially sedentary with some walking, standing, or other restricted physical activities. Some positions may require traveling between work sites.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Salary
Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.