Human Services Associate - Non-Merit

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Baltimore County in Towson, MD seeks a Tobacco Enforcement Associate to work under general supervision providing education to vendors and monitoring grants. The role collaborates with community and faith-based organizations, delivers health messaging, and conducts outreach to youth risk areas, hearings, and enforcement activities.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science and a valid driver's license, with opportunities to contribute to grant development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science from an accredited college or university.
• Current drivers license.
• Experience as described in essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.
• Knowledge of the theories and principles of human behavior, growth and development, mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, and problems related to socioeconomic factors.
• Basic knowledge of local, state and federal regulations related to tobacco enforcement, community-based outreach and health-related messaging and education to individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Provides tobacco enforcement and tobacco education to vendors in Baltimore County.
• Collaborates and assists in monitoring of community and faith-based organizations and schools including college and universities awarded grants to develop and coordinate health-related messaging around tobacco use.
• Provides outreach and education to public regarding the health impact of tobacco use.
• Attends meetings and training sessions.
• Conducts tobacco enforcement and tobacco education within Baltimore County.
• Attends tobacco hearings related to enforcement of tobacco regulations.
• Monitors and evaluates tobacco enforcement and retailer education with the goal of reducing underage access to tobacco products.
• Prepares statistical and summary reports as requested.

Skills

Knowledge of human behavior theories

Regulations knowledge (tobacco)

Writing skills

Verbal communication

Crisis intervention

Referral skills

Public speaking

Regulation interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral science

Job description

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week.

A non-merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community Health Services, Department of Health and Human Services. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List all promotionsand changes in job duties due to reclassificationas separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

NOTE: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision provides tobacco enforcement and tobacco retail education to vendors in Baltimore County. Collaborates and assist in monitoring of community and faith-based organizations and schools including college and universities awarded grants to develop and coordinate health-related messaging around tobacco use. Provides outreach and education to public regarding the health impact of tobacco use.

• Works collaboratively with organizations seeking and awarded grant funds to provide tobacco education to individuals at highest risk to youth initiation and chronic disease related to tobacco use.
• Assist in developing community grant applications focusing on prevention and cessation of tobacco and nicotine use, particularly related to electronic smoking devices.
• Provides outreach both individual and group health education.
• Provides assistance to various community/faith-based organizations and schools regarding health messaging and community outreach.
• Attends meetings and training sessions.
• Conducts tobacco enforcement and tobacco education within Baltimore County.
• Attends tobacco hearings related to enforcement of tobacco regulations.
• Monitors and evaluates tobacco enforcement and retailer education with the goal of reducing underage access to tobacco products.
• Attends court arraignments and hearings as needed.
• Prepares statistical and summary reports as requested.

EXAMPLES OF OTHER DUTIES

• Assists in implementing corrective actions related to problem areas in overall program.
• May act as lead worker.
• Assist Program Manager in development of community grant applications
• Assist and facilitate trainings to community organizations seeking grants related to tobacco/nicotine prevention and cessation resources.
• Provide outreach and education to increase awareness and knowledge related to health conditions causes by tobacco/nicotine use.
• May transport other enforcement personnel and preform field visits.
• Assists tobacco retailers, community-based organizations and schools to understand enforcement, education and health messaging related to tobacco purchasing and use.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science.

Current drivers license

(Experience as described in essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):

• Knowledge of the theories and principles of human behavior, growth and development, mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, and problems related to socioeconomic factors.
• Basic knowledge of local, state and federal regulations related to tobacco enforcement, community-based outreach and health-related messaging and education to individuals and groups.
• Writing skill necessary to complete forms, legal documents and records, and reports.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct tobacco enforcement and retail education.
• Ability to make appropriate referrals.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
• Ability to appropriately handle hostile individuals and those experiencing a crisis.
• Ability to understand the rules and procedures of the courts and criminal justice system.
• Ability to interpret Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines for human services professionals.
• Ability to read and understand professional journals and other publications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Preferred)

• Knowledge of the organization and role of assigned program within the County and State structure.
• Knowledge of community resources and support groups available to clients.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines including those of the courts and criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to performance of duties.
• Skill in public speaking
• Skill related to development of community grants process
• Skill in conducting tobacco enforcement independently.
• Skill in making appropriate referrals related to tobacco enforcement and prevention education.
• Skill in handling hostile individuals.
• Skill in crisis intervention.
• Skill in outreach and education.
• Skill in working collaboratively with multiple agencies to create and promote health related education and messaging.
• Ability to lead and instruct other workers within the program.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to

ATTN: Human Services Associate - Non-Merit

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Be sure to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

These positions are essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activities.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including ,but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.