COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES I (CHILD DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR)

Maryland; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harford County Health Department seeks an entry-level professional to support MEGAN's Place, promoting healthy development for children birth to age five. You will learn to administer developmental screenings, facilitate learning activities, and coordinate referrals, with home visits as needed.

The role emphasizes partnering with families, coordinating services, and providing parent education. A high school diploma with options for further credits is required, with opportunities to grow within a

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• One year of administrative staff or professional work in a health care setting; substitutions allowed for college credits or military service as noted.

Skills

Experience with families

Classroom experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 college credit hours

U.S. Armed Forces health care experience (military service)

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

GRADE

STD0013

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Harford County Health Department, Edgewood, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to learn to provide specialized child-development services through MEGAN's Place that promote the healthy growth, development, and well-being of children from birth through age five and to learn to strengthen the capacity of parents and caregivers to support their children's development. This position will learn to administer and interpret standardized, evidence-based developmental screenings; learns to develop and facilitate parent-child learning activities; learns to provide individualized developmental education and coaching; and learns to coordinate referrals and follow-up services when developmental concerns are identified. Services are primarily provided through individual appointments, parent-child activities, and group programming at MEGAN's Place, with occasional home visits when needed to support family engagement and follow-up. This position does not diagnose developmental delays, disabilities, behavioral health conditions, or medical conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: One year of administrative staff or professional work in a health care setting. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Experience working with families and children.
• Classroom experience working with children from birth through four years of age.
• Supervisory experience.

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

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.