Community Health Worker - Non-Merit

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement

Paid Leave

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking a part-time Health Navigator in Clinical Services/Maternal Child Health. The role supports perinatal navigation for pregnant and postpartum women, coordinates with partners, and ensures proper documentation.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least one year of public-facing experience. Candidates must be flexible, able to travel within the county, and ready to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year experience working with the public.

Responsibilities

• Provides care coordination, health education, identifies resources, and conducts telephone and in-home perinatal navigation services for pregnant and postpartum women.
• Conducts interviews and screenings for high-risk pregnant and postpartum women to identify needs and link to resources.
• Coordinates with community partners to link clients with available programs and services.
• Completes documentation, encounter forms and data tracking.
• Maintains liaison with public and private agencies.

Skills

English grammar

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Flexibility

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in Clinical Services/Maternal Child Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

Examples of Duties

• Provides care coordination, health education, identifies resources, and conducts telephone and in-home perinatal navigation services for pregnant and postpartum women in the program.
• Conducts interviews and performs screenings for high-risk pregnant and postpartum women to identify needs, link to resources in Baltimore County and provide education on prenatal and postpartum topics.
• Coordinates with community partners and agencies for available inter-agency community programs and services. Assists and links clients and families with resources.
• Completes documentation, encounter forms and data tracking.
• Maintains cooperative and liaison relationships with public and private agencies.

Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent

plus at least one year experience working with the public.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of English grammar. Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural influences.

Ability to learn and follow county and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, families, and public and private agencies; ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups; ability to work flexible hours; ability to work in a variety of environments; ability to maintain documentation regarding activities; ability to maintain records, files, and reports; ability to coordinate activities; ability to maintain inventory of supplies.

Licenses or Certificates

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Persons appointed to this classification may be required to work evenings and a rare weekend.

The work of this classification requires traveling throughout the county, and therefore, requires daily availability of a vehicle.

Training for this position will be provided; successful completion of the training is required.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

• Equal Opportunity Employer: Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
• Smoke free workplace: All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
• Drug free workplace: Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
• Employee Assistance Program: Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
• Health Insurance: In order to qualify for health insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
• Life Insurance: In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
• Retirement: Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
• Paid Leave: Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
• Paid Leave: Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.
• Paid Leave: Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Leave
• Military Leave
• Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union: Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
• Direct Deposit: Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
• Deferred Compensation: Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
• Disclaimer: This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.