COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SERVICES COORDINATOR (Administrator I, Supervisor (Full-Time Contractual))

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-time contractual position as Community Engagement and Services Coordinator at the Behavioral Health Administration. Responsible for implementing programs to enhance community capacity for suicide prevention and managing grants and contracts. Telework eligible, subject to operational needs.

Benefits

Subsidized Health Benefits

Leave Benefits

Qualifications

• Four years of administrative or professional work experience.
• Experience managing grants, contracts, or interagency agreements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of programs for suicide prevention services.
• Monitor performance of contractees and grantees.
• Implement a mental health promotion plan.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Supervisory Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Behavioral Health Administration
Service Access and Practice Innovation
55 Wade Avenue
Catonsville MD 21228

Main Purpose of Job

This full-time contractual position will function as the Community Engagement and Services Coordinator for the Behavioral Health Administration and will oversee the development and implementation of programs and projects that focus on engagement strategies among stakeholders across the state to expand community capacity to provide suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention services. This position oversees the data-driven development of innovative projects and programming to increase access to suicide prevention services and mitigate the impact of suicide on families and communities. This position also develops contracts and grant awards, monitors and evaluates the performance of contractees and grantees, and oversees any technical assistance needed by stakeholders to fulfill the activities within the outlined scope. In addition, this position oversees the implementation of a mental health promotion plan and supervises one subordinate position.


This position is eligible for telework which is subject to change as necessitated by operations and customer-focused demands.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:�1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:


Experience managing grants, contracts, or interagency agreements, preferably in behavioral or public health.�
Knowledge of suicide prevention strategies and behavioral health best practices.�
Proven ability to engage and coordinate with diverse stakeholders and community partners.�
Supervisory experience and demonstrated leadership in program implementation and strategic planning.

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

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

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�[e-mail].�
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.