COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES II, Health Services (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL)

Maryland; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Frederick County Health Department is seeking a full-time contractor to enroll priority populations into the Health Hearts Ambassador program and educate the community about high blood pressure and chronic diseases.

The role includes conducting Social Determinants of Health screenings, providing resources, following up on referrals, and delivering health education presentations. Evening and weekend outreach events are required to recruit participants.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or equivalency.
• Experience: 1 year coordinating health-related programs or referring people to resources.
• Notes: 30 college credits may substitute for the required experience.
• Military service could substitute as described for health-related work.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to enroll priority populations into the Health Hearts Ambassador program.
• Educate the community about high blood pressure and chronic diseases.
• Conduct Social Determinants of Health screenings with HHA clients.
• Provide community resources and follow up on referral outcomes.
• Lead groups or conduct one-time educational mini visits per program procedures.
• Deliver health education presentations to the community; cover evening and weekend events.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Group facilitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 college credits substitute for experience

Job description

Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT FREDERICK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY HEALTH DIVISION EMPLOYEES ONLY.

GRADE

STD0014

LOCATION OF POSITION

Frederick County Health Department
Community Health Services Division
350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702

Main Purpose of Job

This full-time contractual position will engage in community outreach to enroll priority populations into the Health Hearts Ambassador program and educate the community about high blood pressure; conduct Social Determinants of Health screenings with HHA clients; provide community resources to address needs, and follow-up on referral outcomes; facilitate delivery of the HHA program by leading groups and/or conducting one-time educational mini visits in accordance with program procedures; and deliver health education presentations to the community with a focus on chronic diseases, prevention, and community resources. This position will cover evening and weekend outreach events for program recruitment.

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: Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• 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

• Bilingual in both English and Spanish
• Experience with Chronic Disease case management activities
• Group facilitation skills

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT FREDERICK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY HEALTH DIVISION EMPLOYEES ONLY.

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

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.
As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled.
The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits.
You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

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