COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER II

JobAps; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

JobAps, partnered with the Calvert County Health Department in Prince Frederick, MD, is seeking a health education specialist to serve medically underserved populations. You will deliver health education, disease prevention information, and social determinants of health screenings while guiding individuals to needed community resources.

The role focuses on reducing health disparities and connecting residents with critical public health services, using outreach strategies within the community

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of experience providing health care and disease prevention information.
• Experience or substitutions allowed as described for education/experience parity.

Responsibilities

• Provide health education and disease prevention information to medically underserved populations.
• Conduct SDOH screenings and resource navigation within the community.
• Bridge gaps between residents and public health services.

Skills

Health education

Community outreach

Information dissemination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GRADE

ASTD7

LOCATION OF POSITION

Calvert County Health Department

975 Solomons Island Road, N.

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to perform at the full performance level of work providing health education, disease prevention information, SDOH screenings and resource navigation to medically underserved populations within the community. Operating within the Outreach and Education Division, this position supports the agency's mission by promoting healthy behaviors, reducing health disparities, and bridging gaps between vulnerable community members and critical public health services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year of experience in providing information on health care and disease prevention within the community.
• Notes:
• 1. 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.
• 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Health Services classifications or Health Services and specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:

• An active Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) credential in the State of Maryland
• Experience linking residents to local resources.

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. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [e-mail]. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.