• Job Description

  Req#: 4948927

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
  

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  The Prince George's County Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Substance Abuse Coordinator, ( Community Developer 2A) position, grade A21, in the Behavorial Health division.
  
  About the Position
  This is full performance level professional position providing screening and assessment, referral, and case management services to clients/customers involved in the Department of Social Services Family Investment Program, who may be in need of substance treatment services abuse. Candidate must satisfactorily complete a one (1) year probationary period.
  
  About the Agency
  The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.

  • Conducts screening and comprehensive substance abuse assessments of TCA customers involved in the Temporary Cash Assistance program.
  • Conducts Treatment Assignment Protocol evaluations for TCA customers that screen positive for substance abuse.
  • Collects urinalysis specimen to get results of any drug use.
  • Provides case management services to TCA clients.
  • Maintains accurate case records.
  • Possesses and maintains required certifications/licensing required for the position, in addition to health exams, immunizations, and other bonafide occupational qualifications, infectious disease training, etc.

  • Bachelor's Degree with major course work in Business/Public Administration, Public Health, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or other related fields such Criminal Justice, Criminology.
  • One (1) year of responsible work experience in substance use disorders assessment, case management and treatment.
    

  Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

  
  Preferred Qualifications:

  • One (1) year of experience working in a setting in which candidate had to screen/assess people for substance use disorders.
  • Possession of a valid State of Maryland, Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists certification as a CAC-AD, CSC-AD, or ADT.
  • Additional 1-2 years of experience providing drug and alcohol screenings, assessment, case management, referral and linkage.

  
  

  EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

  
  

  Job Location : 425 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785
  
  

  Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must:

  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
  • Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
  • Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
  • Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

  
  

• About the company

  Prince George's County is a county located in the US state of Maryland, bordering the eastern portion of Washington, DC As of the 2010 US Census, the population was 863,420, making it the second-most populous county in Maryland, behind Montgomery County.

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