Anne Arundel County, MD Annapolis , MD 21401
Posted 2 weeks ago
Position Description
Anne Arundel County Government is looking to fill a Full-Time, Permanent, Community Case Management Program Specialist (Program Specialist I) in the Department of Health.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
The Community Case Management Program Specialist plans, directs, manages, coordinates, and monitors the overall operations of the Community Case Management Program. This is achieved by constant evaluation and assessment to determine if the program objectives and goals are being met. The position requires knowledge of substance use, mental health, and community resources.
The work is primarily sedentary, is performed in an office environment, and presents no significant hazards. Employees may have supervisory responsibilities.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary levels for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
Provides the direct supervision of the Community Case Management staff.
Monitors and evaluates the work assignments, case files, service referrals, and provision of resources for clients to ensure appropriate, effective, and economical utilization.
Serves as a liaison and provides clinical and technical assistance to the Judiciary, the State's Attorney's Office, Office of the Public Defender, Detention Center Staff, Parole and Probation and coordinating services, determining the appropriateness of treatment, service referrals, and drug test methods. Recommends programmatic changes in response to evaluation, best practices, and community needs.
Monitor both Welligent status reports and SMART progress reports entered in by staff to ensure complete case files.
Prepares regular program reports to supervisors, including performance indicators, expenditure data, and other reports as required. To work with other BH Administration and Bureau programs to ensure high-quality service delivery throughout the continuum of care.
Research and evaluate products and vendors to determine the most appropriate, economical, and efficient use of needed products such as drug tests, equipment, and supplies.
Utilize the internet, trade publications, training, conferences, and other sources of information to research resources, new treatment techniques, new technologies, and training opportunities to ensure that staff remains knowledgeable, skilled, and informed.
Responds to call-down drills or actual emergency events as soon as possible regardless of when a message is received. Employee may be designated as an emergency essential employee at the time of an emergency. This means that an employee may be required to report to work or remain at work to continue operations during an emergency. The Health Officer may excuse or require the employee's presence as circumstances and conditions warrant
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the program areas related to the department/agency to which the position is assigned.
General understanding of applicable County, State, and/or Federal regulations and procedures, as required.
Knowledge of contract, administration, and monitoring, as required.
Ability to prepare, interpret, and evaluate program proposals and modifications.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with people.
Ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office, if necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience: One (1) or more years of *program/specialization area directly related to the assignment of the position.
Note: Program/Specialization area is defined as experience in substance use, mental health, and community resources.
Note: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States.
For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.
Supplemental Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
1.Knowledge and experience in working with individuals with criminal justice involvement.
2.Two (2) or more years providing behavioral health services to individuals with substance use disorders.
3.Two (2) or more years of experience in clinical/administrative supervision and development.
4.Experience interacting clinically with agencies and other service providers.
5.Independently licensed by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors or the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners (LCSW-C, LMSW, LCPC, LCADC, LGADC, LGPC, or CAC-AD).
6.Approved supervisor with the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
Medical/Health Insurance Plans
Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO
Aetna Open Choice PPO
Dental Insurance
CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
Vision Insurance
Employee Life Insurance
Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
Disability Income Insurance
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Holidays
Annual Leave
Disability Leave
Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year
Leave Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Reimbursement
Health Care Reimbursement
Voluntary Benefits
Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
United Legal Benefits
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
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Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.
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Did you graduate from an accredited four-year college or university?
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If you answered yes to the question above, please list your major coursework and degree earned. If you answered "No" please type N/A
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Do you have one (1) or more years of *program/specialization area directly related to the assignment of the position? Note: Program/Specialization area is defined as experience in substance use, mental health, and community resources.
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No" please write N/A
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Do you have knowledge and experience in working with individuals with criminal justice involvement?
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No" please write N/A
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Do you have two (2) or more years of providing behavioral health services to individuals with substance use disorders?
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No" please write N/A
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Do you have two (2) or more years of experience in clinical/administrative supervision and development?
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No" please write N/A
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Do you have experience interacting clinically with agencies and other service providers?
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No" please write N/A
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Are you independently licensed by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors or the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners (LCSW-C, LMSW, LCPC, LCADC, LGADC, LGPC CAC-AD)?
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide the type of license you hold. If you answered "No" please write N/A
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Are you an approved supervisor with the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists?
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Agency Anne Arundel County
Address Heritage Complex
2660 Riva Road, First Floor
Annapolis, Maryland, 21401
Phone (410) 222-7595
Website http://www.aacounty.org/Personnel/Index.cfm
Anne Arundel County, MD