COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER II

MD; Maryland; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Health’s Cecil County Health Department seeks an Outreach Assistant to promote health access for county residents. You will perform community outreach to populations of focus, increasing awareness of and access to health services and programs in Cecil County.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience providing information on health care and disease prevention.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach services to the community and populations of focus to increase awareness of and access to health services and programs of the health department.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GRADE

ASTD7

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Cecil County Health Department, Elkton, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to assist the Cecil County Health Department's (CCHD) mission of promoting, protecting, and advancing the health of the county's citizens. This position will provide outreach services to the community and populations of focus to increase awareness of and access to health services and programs of the health department.

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.

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).

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

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.