Bilingual Coordinator of Special Programs II (Two Positions Available)

Anne Arundel County Department of Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

County health plan with prescription, 

Dental and optical benefits

Paid holidays and sick leave

Deferred compensation program

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Department of Health seeks a detail-oriented coordinator for the REACH Program to manage eligibility and enrollment for Spanish-speaking clients. The role provides full care coordination and outreach to connect members with needed services and resources.

Responsibilities include assisting members with accessing available health resources, teaching self-care strategies, and coordinating with providers and community groups.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provides full coordination of healthcare services for adults and children enrolled in the REACH Program.
• Provide eligibility determination for all Spanish-speaking applicants and enroll eligible applicants in the REACH Program.
• Provide outreach and care coordination to Spanish-speaking REACH members who are non-compliant in the REACH Program to return them to care or assist them in accessing care.
• Assist Spanish-speaking REACH members with accessing resources within the REACH network, other state and county programs and pharmacy assistance programs.
• Teach and assist Spanish-speaking REACH members to understand health status, develop self-care measures, and improve healthcare status.
• Provide outreach to community providers and organizations to educate them about services available through REACH and Prescription Discount Programs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or related field

Job description

Bureau: Family Health | REACH Program

Salary $22.50 per hour

Posted Date 08/07/2026. Closing Date Continuous

Full-Time County Contractual. Position open to all qualified candidates.

Location: 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401 20401

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

• Provides full performance level coordination of healthcare services for adults and children enrolled in the Resident's Access to a Coalition of Health (REACH) Program.
• Provide eligibility determination for all Spanish-speaking applicants and enroll eligible applicants in the REACH Program by using established eligibility and enrollment criteria.
• Provide outreach and care coordination to Spanish-speaking REACH members who are non-compliant in the REACH Program to return them to care or assist them in accessing care.
• Provide assistance to Spanish-speaking REACH members with accessing available resources within the REACH network, other state and county programs and pharmacy assistance programs.
• Teach and assist Spanish-speaking REACH members to understand present health status, develop self-care measures, and improve and maintain maximum healthcare status.
• Provide outreach to community providers, groups or organizations to educate them about services available through the REACH and Prescription Discount Programs.
• Attend staff meetings on a regular basis.
• Attend appropriate workshops, in-service programs, meetings and educational offerings.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED).

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate with two years of experience applying policies in a medical care, health insurance or federal or state entitlement program and/or in coordination of care.

OR

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university. Must have the ability to communicate fluently, both verbally and in writing, in both English and Spanish.

Notes

• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English and Spanish is required.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Case management experience; ability to coordinate appointments and referrals with primary care and specialty care provider offices.
• Data entry ability; efficient in basic computer skills and systems.
• Knowledgeable about health insurance.
• Ability to apply and determine program eligibility criteria and follow standard operating procedures.
• Enjoys working with diverse populations and attending community outreach events.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Smoke-Free Workplace

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