Mental Health Coordinator (Program Specialist II)
Position DescriptionThis position announcement will be used to fill a Full-Time, Permanent, Non-Represented, Safety-Sensitive Mental Health Coordinator (Program Specialist II) vacancy within the Department of Detention Facilities.
This is program management support work carrying out assignments in operational programs requiring knowledge of a range of program issues to perform a variety of assignments.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORKThe occupational field of program management work involves directing or carrying out assignments in one or more programs that are directly related to the department's/agency's mission of providing services to County residents.
This field of work is distinguished from management-support functions such as personnel, budgeting or other administrative-type tasks which are designed to facilitate the activities of other employees providing direct services.
The majority of contacts are with employees in the same or other departments and agencies of the County government, State and Federal agencies, non-profit and private sector organizations.
The purpose of the contacts, which normally are of a cooperative nature, but can be difficult, with both parties working toward mutual goals, are for planning, coordinating or resolving program operating problems.
An employee in this class utilizes knowledge of program management support and program subject matter principles, techniques, functions, regulations and procedures in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating or carrying out assignments in one or more programs.
The employee independently plans and carries out the aspects of program development, implementation and evaluation, and resolves problems and deviations in accordance with policies and program practices.
The supervisor provides assistance for unusual situations and reviews methods and approaches used in carrying out the employee's program support activities for conformance to policy and established requirements.
The employee adapts standard program practices and procedures to meet situations or cases not fully covered by existing guidelines, and modification of current guides.
Decisions involve conditions and factors that must be identified and analyzed to determine relationships with existing criteria.
Work output affects the social, physical or emotional well-being of program participants or recipients of services.
The work is primarily sedentary, is performed in an office environment and presents no significant hazards.
While some employees may direct programs of limited scope and/or supervise other employees, this is atypical of the class.
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 level for all positions in this class.
They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.
)Develops recommendations and assessments of alternative programmatic courses of action, as well as program goals, needs, and achievements.
Utilizes data collection and analysis techniques to evaluate individual programs; submits oral and written reports to management personnel for their consideration and decision-making.
Prepares documentation to obtain State, Federal, and private endowment grant and funding requests.
Monitors specific or selected aspects of contracts and makes recommendations on the acceptability of program services; serves as liaison between contractor and user agency by receiving complaints and resolving problems concerning contract performance or compliance with terms.
Consults with a variety of individuals, groups, and committees on program planning, coordination, and evaluation responsibilities.
Collects, records, and evaluates data and prepares statistical and narrative reports and other documents in support of State and Federally-funded projects and other programs.
Develops strategies for complaint resolution in complex issues, analyzes trends/patterns in program areas; and recommends modification in program practices.
Functions in a liaison capacity between the department/agency to which assigned and other departments/agencies and public and private concerns.
Contributes to the publication of quarterly/annual program reports and information releases.
Reviews pending and passed legislation and evaluates for programmatic impact; drafts proposed legislation as required.
Manages special projects for the Land Use and Environment Office through meetings with internal and external groups to assure compliance with administration policy.
Manages the Juvenile Victim/Witness Program by providing services and assistance to victims and witnesses of juveniles, as well as adult crimes.
Develops special programs countywide to ensure content and process will produce desired results.
Sets goals for service delivery; formulates and implements policies and procedures for customer service to ensure effective service delivery.
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLSConsiderable knowledge of the program areas related to the department/agency to which the position is assigned.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Considerable knowledge of standard processes involved in procurement and/or contract management.
Considerable knowledge of Federal and/or State Grant funding requirements and regulations, 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 QualificationsGraduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration or a related field; and two (2) or more years of experience in program management or another specialty area directly related to the specific position.
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 EyeMed 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 InsurancePension Plan Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
Deferred Compensation Section 457 PlanDirect DepositCredit UnionHolidays Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year Annual Leave Less than 3 years - 13 days 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days 15 years or more - 26 days Disability Leave Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar yearLeave SharingEmployee Assistance Program Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care 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 01The 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.
Yes No 02Please select the highest level of education you have successfully completed Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree None of the above 03Please list degree study and/or major course work completed.
04Do you possess two (2) or more years of experience in program management or another specialty area directly related to the specific position?05In the box below, provide a detailed description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your response to the previous question.
Include applicable employer(s), position(s) held, duties performed, and dates/length of employment.
This information MUST be included in the work experience section of your application.
06Please read the below information carefully.
By clicking Yes to this supplemental question, you agree to the language below and you will be eligible to continue in this hiring process.
If you click No, you are not eligible to move forward in this process.
I hereby authorize a review of and full disclosure of all records, or any part thereof, concerning myself, by a duly authorized agent of Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities whether said records are public, private, or of a confidential nature, and regardless of whether the information released may be derogatory in nature.
The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for full and complete disclosure of employment and pre-employment records, including background investigation reports, polygraph examination reports and results, performance evaluations, efficiency ratings, attendance records, salary records, disciplinary actions, mediation records, Intelligence and Investigative Division or Internal Affairs Division investigation reports, complaints or grievances filed by or against me, records of complaint, arrest, trial and/or convictions for alleged or actual violations of law, including criminal and traffic records, and civil citations, records of educational institutions, federal, state or local income tax returns, W2's, financial and credit institutions, records of commercial or retail credit agencies (including credit reports and ratings), public utility companies, real and personal property records, and other financial statements and records wherever filed, records of complaints of a civil nature made by or against me, where so ever located, to include records and recollections of attorneys at law or of other counsel whether representing me or have represented me, or another person(s) in any case in which I presently have, or have had an interest.
I acknowledge and agree that the intent of this authorization is to provide full and free access to the background and Yes No Required QuestionAgency Anne Arundel CountyAddress Heritage Complex2660 Riva Road, First FloorAnnapolis, Maryland, 21401Phone (410) 222-7595Website http:
//www.
aacounty.
org/Personnel/Index.
cfm /> Recommended Skills Accounting Administration Assessments Business Administration Communication Contract Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This is program management support work carrying out assignments in operational programs requiring knowledge of a range of program issues to perform a variety of assignments.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORKThe occupational field of program management work involves directing or carrying out assignments in one or more programs that are directly related to the department's/agency's mission of providing services to County residents.
This field of work is distinguished from management-support functions such as personnel, budgeting or other administrative-type tasks which are designed to facilitate the activities of other employees providing direct services.
The majority of contacts are with employees in the same or other departments and agencies of the County government, State and Federal agencies, non-profit and private sector organizations.
The purpose of the contacts, which normally are of a cooperative nature, but can be difficult, with both parties working toward mutual goals, are for planning, coordinating or resolving program operating problems.
An employee in this class utilizes knowledge of program management support and program subject matter principles, techniques, functions, regulations and procedures in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating or carrying out assignments in one or more programs.
The employee independently plans and carries out the aspects of program development, implementation and evaluation, and resolves problems and deviations in accordance with policies and program practices.
The supervisor provides assistance for unusual situations and reviews methods and approaches used in carrying out the employee's program support activities for conformance to policy and established requirements.
The employee adapts standard program practices and procedures to meet situations or cases not fully covered by existing guidelines, and modification of current guides.
Decisions involve conditions and factors that must be identified and analyzed to determine relationships with existing criteria.
Work output affects the social, physical or emotional well-being of program participants or recipients of services.
The work is primarily sedentary, is performed in an office environment and presents no significant hazards.
While some employees may direct programs of limited scope and/or supervise other employees, this is atypical of the class.
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 level for all positions in this class.
They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.
)Develops recommendations and assessments of alternative programmatic courses of action, as well as program goals, needs, and achievements.
Utilizes data collection and analysis techniques to evaluate individual programs; submits oral and written reports to management personnel for their consideration and decision-making.
Prepares documentation to obtain State, Federal, and private endowment grant and funding requests.
Monitors specific or selected aspects of contracts and makes recommendations on the acceptability of program services; serves as liaison between contractor and user agency by receiving complaints and resolving problems concerning contract performance or compliance with terms.
Consults with a variety of individuals, groups, and committees on program planning, coordination, and evaluation responsibilities.
Collects, records, and evaluates data and prepares statistical and narrative reports and other documents in support of State and Federally-funded projects and other programs.
Develops strategies for complaint resolution in complex issues, analyzes trends/patterns in program areas; and recommends modification in program practices.
Functions in a liaison capacity between the department/agency to which assigned and other departments/agencies and public and private concerns.
Contributes to the publication of quarterly/annual program reports and information releases.
Reviews pending and passed legislation and evaluates for programmatic impact; drafts proposed legislation as required.
Manages special projects for the Land Use and Environment Office through meetings with internal and external groups to assure compliance with administration policy.
Manages the Juvenile Victim/Witness Program by providing services and assistance to victims and witnesses of juveniles, as well as adult crimes.
Develops special programs countywide to ensure content and process will produce desired results.
Sets goals for service delivery; formulates and implements policies and procedures for customer service to ensure effective service delivery.
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLSConsiderable knowledge of the program areas related to the department/agency to which the position is assigned.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Considerable knowledge of standard processes involved in procurement and/or contract management.
Considerable knowledge of Federal and/or State Grant funding requirements and regulations, 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 QualificationsGraduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration or a related field; and two (2) or more years of experience in program management or another specialty area directly related to the specific position.
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 EyeMed 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 InsurancePension Plan Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
Deferred Compensation Section 457 PlanDirect DepositCredit UnionHolidays Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year Annual Leave Less than 3 years - 13 days 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days 15 years or more - 26 days Disability Leave Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar yearLeave SharingEmployee Assistance Program Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care 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 01The 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.
Yes No 02Please select the highest level of education you have successfully completed Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree None of the above 03Please list degree study and/or major course work completed.
04Do you possess two (2) or more years of experience in program management or another specialty area directly related to the specific position?05In the box below, provide a detailed description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your response to the previous question.
Include applicable employer(s), position(s) held, duties performed, and dates/length of employment.
This information MUST be included in the work experience section of your application.
06Please read the below information carefully.
By clicking Yes to this supplemental question, you agree to the language below and you will be eligible to continue in this hiring process.
If you click No, you are not eligible to move forward in this process.
I hereby authorize a review of and full disclosure of all records, or any part thereof, concerning myself, by a duly authorized agent of Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities whether said records are public, private, or of a confidential nature, and regardless of whether the information released may be derogatory in nature.
The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for full and complete disclosure of employment and pre-employment records, including background investigation reports, polygraph examination reports and results, performance evaluations, efficiency ratings, attendance records, salary records, disciplinary actions, mediation records, Intelligence and Investigative Division or Internal Affairs Division investigation reports, complaints or grievances filed by or against me, records of complaint, arrest, trial and/or convictions for alleged or actual violations of law, including criminal and traffic records, and civil citations, records of educational institutions, federal, state or local income tax returns, W2's, financial and credit institutions, records of commercial or retail credit agencies (including credit reports and ratings), public utility companies, real and personal property records, and other financial statements and records wherever filed, records of complaints of a civil nature made by or against me, where so ever located, to include records and recollections of attorneys at law or of other counsel whether representing me or have represented me, or another person(s) in any case in which I presently have, or have had an interest.
I acknowledge and agree that the intent of this authorization is to provide full and free access to the background and Yes No Required QuestionAgency Anne Arundel CountyAddress Heritage Complex2660 Riva Road, First FloorAnnapolis, Maryland, 21401Phone (410) 222-7595Website http:
//www.
aacounty.
org/Personnel/Index.
cfm /> Recommended Skills Accounting Administration Assessments Business Administration Communication Contract Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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