Prevention Supervisor

Salary

$70,185

Posted Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bureau: Behavioral Health Services / System Training, Education and Prevention Services

Full-time County Contractual

Open to all qualified candidates.

Location: 711 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401

Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense.

Job Description

Nature of Work:

Under the supervision of the STEPS Program Manager, serve as the Prevention Supervisor responsible for coordinating the Department of Health’s Bureau of Behavioral Health substance use and misuse prevention initiatives. In this capacity, act as a second to the Program Manager, assisting with leadership duties and operational oversight when needed. Provide direct supervision and administrative oversight to a diverse team of Prevention Specialists and Coordinators, including the Fatal Overdose Review Team (FORT) Coordinator, Opioid Misuse Prevention Program (OMPP) Coordinator, Cannabis Prevention Specialist, Youth Substance Misuse Coordinator, and Bilingual Family Skills Supervisor.

Ensure that all prevention activities utilize evidence-based models and are implemented with 100% fidelity. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal and state grant conditions, managing the timely submission of required data and reports and facilitating community outreach and education trainings for schools, agencies and parents.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

• Directly supervising and providing administrative oversight to multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinating substance use and misuse prevention initiatives, ensuring all evidence-based model programs are implemented with 100% fidelity.
• In program management, assisting with leadership duties, operational oversight and administrative decision-making.
• Proven ability to maintain, manage and ensure the timely, accurate submission of required performance data, grant conditions and performance reports.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills to deliver presentations, exhibits and educational trainings to community partners, school staff, youth, parents and Department of Health leadership.
• Representing organizational interests in interagency, education and prevention-focused stakeholder meetings to provide actionable feedback to Department directors.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and provide effective services across diverse, high-impact community and correctional environments.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Anne Arundel County Behavioral Health Systems and Community Resources. In-depth understanding of local health department programs, community-based organizations, public safety partners and county support networks. Knowledge of Evidence-Based Substance Use Prevention Models. Familiarity with county-level prevention frameworks, strategic prevention frameworks (SPF) and program fidelity standards.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply.

Send a completed County application or resume to:

Human Resources

3 Harry S. Truman Parkway

Annapolis, MD 21401

Fax to 410-222-4392 or email [email protected].

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Smoke-Free Workplace

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Anne Arundel County

State of Maryland

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