COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER II

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland is seeking a Health Educator to perform health education, disease prevention information, SDOH screenings, and resource navigation for medically underserved populations in Calvert County. Location: Calvert County Health Department, 975 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of community health information experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience delivering health information and disease prevention in the community.
• Substitution options allowed for education or experience as described.

Job description

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.

GRADE

ASTD7

LOCATION OF POSITION

Calvert County Health Department

975 Solomons Island Road, N.

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• One year of experience in providing information on health care and disease prevention within the community.
• 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.
• 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.

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.