COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES IV SUPERVISOR

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland's Washington County Health Department seeks a Program Manager to lead CHOPP initiatives, focusing on chronic disease prevention, Bicycle Safety, Nutrition Education, Car Seat Safety, and Teen Sexual Health. The role coordinates county-wide health programs, mobilizes partners, and helps shape policies and community practices.

Responsibilities include grant writing, preparing proposals, and monitoring program budgets, with oversight of staff and collaboration across agencies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of professional experience coordinating health-related programs or referring people to resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead CHOPP initiatives targeting chronic disease prevention and related topics.
• Coordinate county-wide health programs and mobilize partners to improve community health outcomes.
• Prepare and monitor grant proposals and program budgets.

Skills

Grant writing

Program coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location of Position

MDH, Washington County Health Department, Hagerstown, MD

Grade

STD0016

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

• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis 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

• 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.

We thank our Veterans for their 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.