COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES III, Addiction

State of Maryland•Baltimore County, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator Special Programs Health Services III supports the Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and its Policy and Planning Division in advancing equity, resiliency, recovery, health, and wellness through publicly funded behavioral health services and supports. The position’s primary purpose is to support the certification of recovery residences in accordance with Maryland regulations and National Alliance of Recovery Residences (NARR) standards. Recovery residences provide alcohol- and illicit-drug-free housing for people with substance use disorders and are not clinical treatment facilities, though other providers may deliver clinical services to residents. The coordinator reviews applications and supporting documentation and conducts on-site field assessments for residence certification. The role supports the Manager of the Maryland Certification of Recovery Residences and works directly with residence owners, staff, and residents throughout the process. It also provides administrative coordination and technical assistance to applicants and certified residences using the certification portal or manual submission process, including help understanding and meeting NARR standards and BHA regulations. The position contributes to investigations of critical incidents and complaints by supporting lead investigation teams with site visits, file audits, and documentation. It may assist with investigations involving multiple agencies or second-level site reviews related to serious compliance concerns.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Two years of professional experience assisting in the coordination of health-related programs or referring people to governmental and private resources.
Thirty college credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience, on a year-for-year basis.
U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or as a Civil Affairs Specialist in a health-related field may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with National Alliance of Recovery Residences (NARR) Quality Standards.
Experience conducting on-site health and safety visits and preparing assessment reports.
Experience with Maryland regulations concerning recovery residence certification, Federal Housing Quality Standards, state and local housing regulations, Fair Housing Laws and codes, ASAM Levels, substance-related disorders, and treatment issues.

Responsibilities

Review applications and supporting documentation for recovery residence certification.
Conduct on-site field assessments using NARR Quality Standards and BHA regulations.
Support the Manager of the Maryland Certification of Recovery Residences.
Work with recovery residence owners, staff, and residents throughout the certification process.
Provide administrative coordination for the certification process.
Offer technical assistance to applicants and certified residences using the certification portal or manual submission process.
Help applicants and certified residences understand and meet NARR Quality Standards and BHA regulations.
Support investigations of critical incidents and complaints by conducting site visits, auditing files, and compiling documentation.
Assist with investigations involving multiple agencies or second-level site reviews due to serious compliance concerns.