COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES IV SUPERVISOR

Maryland; Hagerstown (MD); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Maryland Department of Health seeks a program manager to lead CHOPP initiatives in Washington County, focusing on chronic disease prevention, bicycle safety, nutrition education, and related topics. The role mobilizes diverse groups to change policies, environments, and practices while delivering direct services and addressing community risks.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED plus 3 years of experience coordinating health programs or guiding clients to resources; degree in

Competenze

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalency.3 years of professional experience coordinating health-related programs or referring people to resources.
• Notes: substitutions allowed for college hours or military health-related experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred: grant writing and securing federal, state, and local funding; degree in public health; supervisory experience.

Mansioni

• Manage programs and initiatives for CHOPP in Washington County Health Department.
• Coordinate county-wide human services activities to improve community health.
• Prepare grant proposals and monitor program budgets.

Conoscenze

Grant writing

Supervisory experience

Public health knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in public health or related sciences

Descrizione del lavoro

GRADE

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Washington County Health Department, Hagerstown, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to manage programs and initiatives for the Division of Community Health Outreach Prevention & Promotion (CHOPP) of the Washington County Health Department, specifically targeting chronic disease prevention and control, Bicycle Safety, Nutrition Education, Car Seat Safety, Teen Sexual Health and other related topics. This position directs and coordinates an array of county-wide human services and related activities designed to serve county residents and increase the health of county residents by mobilizing multiple groups and organizations to change the social, clinical, and physical environment (including policies, legislation, enforcement, norms, public understanding and community practices), provide appropriate direct services, solve problems at the community level, and address relevant community risk and protective factors on the basis of sound and current research. Preparation of grant proposals and close monitoring of program budgets are integral components of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� �Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Three 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

The preferred candidate should possess: Experience in grant writing and securing federal, state, and local funding.� Degree in public health or related sciences. Experience/knowledge of implementing evidence-based programs. Experience as a supervisor.

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). 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

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 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.