Overdose Fatality Review Coordinator

State Of Maryland

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Baltimore County, MD - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Behavioral Health Administration
55 Wade Avenue
Catonsville MD 21228

Main Purpose of Job

This position is housed within the Maryland Department of Healths (MDH) Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) program managed by the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). It will support the activities of the OFR program through the intermediate level of work developing state-level partnerships with the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Heroin Coordinator Program and the Overdose Response Strategy teams supported by the Center for Harm Reduction Services to improve recommendation implementation and alignment with promising and evidence-based interventions.

This position will provide enhanced technical assistance to Local Overdose Fatality Review Teams (LOFRTs) to identify and address disparities and standardize processes and protocols for utilizing the OFR dashboard and recommendation tracker. The position will have flexible responsibilities to support public health surveillance and prevention programs within BHA and across MDH and will aid in the facilitation of coordination between State and local agencies.

This position will improve LOFRTs ability to identify and address disparities and standardize processes and protocols statewide.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One year of experience evaluating analyzing researching and developing health care services policies and programs.

Note:Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree in Health Sciences Health Care Administration PublicHealth Public Policy or closely related field from anaccredited college or university for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in public health public policy social work behavioral health epidemiology or a closely related field
  • Professional experience in public health program management policy analysis or behavioral health systems at the state or local government level
  • Strong technical skills in federal grant management and compliance particularly with programs administered by the CDC or SAMHSA
  • Proficiency in data collection analysis and interpretation and in the development and implementation of evidence-based prevention strategies
  • Knowledge of overdose prevention substance use disorder prevention mental health promotion and Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) processes as well as familiarity with OD2A initiatives and interagency coordination

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 operators 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 it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of 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 submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on thecertified 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 onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD 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 informationto .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 theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

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 or.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

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 States diversity.


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GRADE 17 LOCATION OF POSITION MDH - Behavioral Health Administration55 Wade AvenueCatonsville MD 21228Main Purpose of Job This position is housed within the Maryland Department of Healths (MDH) Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) program managed by the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). ...
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