Community Health Educator ; Part-Time Contractual); Community Health Worker

GRADE

STD
0013

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Prince George’s County Health Department

Largo, MD 20774

The main purpose of this part-time contractual position is to provide environmental assessments and in-home education to reduce the impact of lead and other environmental toxins on vulnerable low-income children through the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Environmental Case Management Program. The employee in this position must have a valid driver’s license.

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health Education, Community Health Education or Health Science.

Experience:

None.

Notes:

• 1. Candidates may substitutea Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Public Health Education, Community Health Education, Health Science or related behavioral science and one year of experience in planning, developing, implementing and promoting health education projects for the required education.
• 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Educator and Community Health classifications or Health Educator and Community Health specialty codes in the Public Health field ofwork on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• 1. Experience with case management, health education and community health.
• 2. Experience demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills.
• 3. Experience working independently.

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.

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.

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.

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.