COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES II, HS

State of Maryland; Elkton, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland's Cecil County Health Department seeks a program coordinator to lead the Cecil County Connect to Care collaboration in Elkton, MD. You will support partners, oversee FindHelp expansion, and manage the CHW Network and CoP.

The role focuses on designing training modules, expanding services, and maintaining cooperative relationships with partner organizations to sustain the Connect to Care infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of professional experience coordinating health-related programs or referring people to resources.
• Ability to substitute college credit hours or military health service experience for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cecil County Connect to Care collaborative program and support partners.
• Oversee FindHelp platform expansion, CHW Network, and CHW CoP.
• Design personnel training modules and establish service expansion protocols.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with partner organizations to support program infrastructure.

Skills

Project management

Grant writing

Team collaboration

Decision-making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Cecil County Health Department, Elkton, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to lead the Cecil County Connect to Care collaborative program by supporting partners and overseeing the Cecil County Health Department's (CCHD) program components, including the FindHelp platform expansion, the Community Health Worker (CHW) Network, and the CHW Community of Practice (CoP). This position will facilitate program network growth by designing personnel training modules, establishing service expansion protocols, and maintaining cooperative relationships with the collaborative partner organizations to support the Connect to Care program infrastructure.

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

The preferred candidate should possess:

• Project and program management experience.
• Grant writing and reporting experience.
• Experience working well in a team environment influenced by multiple stakeholders.
• Experience pivoting in a decision-rich environment.

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

We thank our Veterans for our service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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