Outreach Worker; Women, Infants and Children; Bilingual; Spanish​/English

Part-Time Schedule

Part-Time

Schedule:

34 hours per week

Under general supervision, provides outreach services to women of reproductive age, newly pregnant women, and women who have recently delivered. These outreach services include addressing the need for smoking cessation, obesity interventions and sharing information to clients about prenatal care, health insurance to cover this care and services for family planning. Examples of Essential Duties

• Meets with and makes presentations to individuals, organizations and community groups to explain, publicize and promote the program.
• Represents the program at health fairs, community events, classes, seminars and other gatherings.
• Assists with displays.
• Assembles and distributes literature, brochures, pamphlets related to program information and breastfeeding promotion and support.
• Develops and maintains resource lists.
• Assists clients making application to the program.
• Assembles periodic statistical reports.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent plus Two (2) years of clerical experience which includes public interaction. (Additional education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.)

Preferred Qualifications Ability to speak Spanish fluently. Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver license is required at the time of application. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.

Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 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. 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.

((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN:
Outreach Worker - WIC
- Bilingual Spanish/English Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. 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. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Persons appointed to this classification may be required to work occasional weekends and evenings. Assessment Test:
Applicants selected for an appointment must successfully complete a language proficiency assessment test. Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification is generally sedentary, but may require some traveling throughout the County and lifting and carrying in the set up of educational displays and presentations. 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.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. Smoke free workplace All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Drug free workplace Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace.

Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Employee Assistance Program Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for…