COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES II, Health Services

JobAps; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JobAps in Frederick, MD is seeking a Health Program Coordinator to manage HIV outreach activities for the Local Health Department HIV Program, including Ryan White Part B and CDC funded prevention services. You will coordinate outreach, testing, linkage to care, and service access for at-risk populations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with community partners, needs assessments, and ensuring compliance with procedures and grant requirements, reporting to program leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of professional experience coordinating health programs or referring people to resources.
• Substitution options: 30 college credits or military health service experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HIV outreach, navigation and early intervention activities for the local health department HIV program.
• Support HIV testing, linkage to care, re-engagement in care and access to prevention services.
• Coordinate community outreach and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners.
• Ensure activities comply with procedures and grant requirements.

Skills

Organization and planning

Public speaking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GRADE

STD0014

LOCATION OF POSITION

• MDH - Frederick County Health Department
• 350 Montevue Lane
• Frederick, MD 21702

Main Purpose of Job

This position will coordinate assigned HIV outreach, navigation, and early intervention activities for the Local Health Department HIV Program, including Ryan White HIV/AIDS (Part B) and CDC funded HIV prevention services. This position works under general supervision to implement outreach activities that support HIV testing, linkage to care, re-engagement in care, and access to prevention services for populations at risk for or living with HIV in Frederick County. This position supports program operations by coordinating community outreach activities, maintaining collaborative relationships with designated community partners, conducting basic needs assessments and service gap reviews, and providing recommendations to improve outreach effectiveness and service coordination. This position also assists program leadership in ensuring assigned activities are implemented in accordance with established procedures and grant requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources.
• 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

• Experience in organization and planning.
• Experience working with underserved or uninsured community populations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Comfortable with public speaking.

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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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