Bilingual Community Health Outreach Worker

Anne Arundel County Department of Health; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in group health plan

Paid holidays and sick leave

Optional deferred compensation

Job summary

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health seeks a full-time Outreach Worker in Glen Burnie, MD. This role involves promoting Cancer Screening Services through community engagement and recruitment at events. Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish, possess a high school diploma, and have outreach experience. Additionally, the position requires administrative support capabilities and travel for community events. Benefits include health plan participation, paid holidays, and a potential deferred compensation program.

Qualifications

• Experience in outreach and comfort speaking to different audiences.
• Some familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote Cancer Screening Services through community engagement.
• Represent the program at health fairs and community events.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and client follow-up.
• Travel to community events using a personal vehicle.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Public speaking

Administrative task handling

User of personal vehicle

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Office Supervisor, you will promote Cancer Screening Services through strategic community engagement and enrollment efforts. The primary duties include representing the program at health fairs, community events and provider visits to recruit eligible clients for no-cost breast, cervical and lung cancer screenings.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate verbally fluently in both English and Spanish; provide interpretation services.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as phone inquiries, appointment scheduling, and client follow-up.
• Travel to community events using a personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement; must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends occasionally.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Outreach experience and comfort speaking to the public.
• Some familiarity with medical terminology (preferred but not required).

Benefits

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

Compensation

$20.00 per hour

Location

6701 Baymeadow Drive, Suite B, Glen Burnie, MD 21060

Hours

40 hours per week; full-time county contractual.

Application

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by sending a completed County Application or Resume to Human Resources, 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401, fax 410‑222‑4392 or via email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Smoke‑Free Workplace.

Reference

Reference #6925