COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER II (HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM ASSISTANT)

Maryland; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Mary's County Health Department Healthy Living Program seeks a dedicated outreach professional to deliver community-based health education and connect residents to preventive services.

You will design and implement chronic disease prevention, nutrition, physical activity, tobacco prevention, food access initiatives, and collaborate with community partners to improve health outcomes. This role focuses on outreach, resource navigation, and program services to support healthy behaviors

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of experience providing information on health care and disease prevention.
• Experience or substitutions: year-for-year education or military health service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based outreach, health education, resource navigation, and program services.
• Implement chronic disease prevention, nutrition, physical activity, tobacco prevention, and food access initiatives.
• Collaborate with community partners to support healthier behaviors among county residents.

Skills

Community outreach

Health education

Resource navigation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

GRADE

ASTD7

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH St. Mary's County Health Department
21580 Peabody Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide community-based outreach, health education, resource navigation, and program services through the St. Mary's County Health Department Healthy Living Program. This position implements chronic disease prevention, nutrition, physical activity, tobacco prevention, food access, and community health initiatives designed to improve access to preventive services and resources and support healthy behaviors among St. Mary's County residents.

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. Candidate 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. Candidate 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

• Experience conducting community outreach, health education, or resource referral activities in a public health, healthcare, or social services setting.
• Experience working with community organizations and maintaining program records, reports, or data tracking systems.

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

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.