COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES III, HS

State of Maryland; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland's Harford County Health Department in Edgewood seeks a qualified coordinator to oversee mobile health maternal and child health home visiting initiatives. The role includes supervising community health workers and nurses, assisting with program planning, partner engagement, referral systems, and data collection.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and at least two years of professional experience coordinating health-related programs, with substitutions allowed by college

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of professional experience coordinating health-related programs or referring people to governmental/private resources.
• Substitutions: 30 college credit hours can replace the experience; military health administration experience can substitute as well.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee regional implementation of mobile health maternal and child health home visiting.
• Supervise community health workers, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Assist with program planning, partner engagement, referral systems, data collection and reporting.

Skills

Program coordination

Staff supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GRADE

STD0015

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Harford County Health Department, Edgewood, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to coordinate and oversee the regional implementation and expansion of mobile health maternal and child health home visiting including supervision of community health workers, nurses, and other allied health professionals; assist with program planning; partner engagement; referral systems; data collection and reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Two years 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 on a year-for-year basis 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 program management, staff supervision, grant administration, and community partnership development.
• Experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with federally or state-funded programs.

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.

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