Community HEALTH Outreach WORKER II *Repost Contractual

GRADE

ASTD7

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Somerset County Health Department 8928 Sign Post Road Westover, MD 21871

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time contractual position is to conduct outreach to disseminate information about county resources, health care and disease prevention to businesses and individual clients throughout the county with a focus on hypertension and diabetes. During these activities, clients will be screened and referred to the proper services as needed. This position will also work with clients to address and overcome obstacles that may prohibit referral completion (service rendered).

In addition, this position will assist the Prevention Department with the ECI Garden Project during the harvest months of June through September. This position directly aligns with the agency’s mission to prevent illness, promote wellness, and protect the health of the community. This position is emergency essential.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

One year of experience in providing information on health care and disease prevention within the community. Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute experience providing assistance to individuals in a health care or social services settingon a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Health Services classifications or Health Services and specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess experience utilizing Microsoft Office, Google Suite and Electronic Health Records systems.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

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

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled.

The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not…