Comm Hlth Outreach Worker I (PART-TIME CONTRACTUAL)

State of Maryland - MDH Local Health - Allegany County; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health benefits

Dental coverage

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

Leave accrual

Job summary

State of Maryland - MDH Local Health - Allegany County is seeking a part-time contractual counselor to provide in-person and telephone counseling for pregnant and breastfeeding women. The role includes leading group education classes and helping maintain a breastfeeding-friendly clinic, aligning with public health goals in Allegany County.

Candidates need a high school diploma; no prior experience is required, though health or social services background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: None. Substitute experience providing health or social services help on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and telephone counseling for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
• Lead group educational classes for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
• Assist in maintaining a breastfeeding-friendly clinic.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GRADE

ASTD7

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Allegany County Health Department, Cumberland, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This part-time contractual position provides individual in-person and telephone counseling,� and leads group educational classes for pregnant and breastfeeding women. This position assists in maintaining a breastfeeding- friendly clinic.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:�� Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: None.�
• Notes: Candidates may substitute experience providing assistance to individuals in a health care or social services setting�on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• WIC experience�
• Breastfeeding experience

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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