COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER I

***THIS INTERNAL RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ONLY.***

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MDH/Worcester County Health Department (All Sites), Behavioral Health Unit, Snow Hill, Maryland

The main purpose of this position will be to work directly with mothers of young children to provide health and disease prevention information and to assist them in adopting healthy lifestyles. This position will also assist in preparing and/or assembling materials for health education and promotion sessions. This position may be called upon to explain and/or reinforce the health care services and any resources available to persons needing assistance and available to assist with referring individuals to public and/or private resources within the community. This position may require work and/or travel to all sites of the WCHD.

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

Experience: None. 

Notes: Candidates may substitute experience providing assistance to individuals in a health care or social services setting on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

***THIS INTERNAL RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ONLY.***

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. 

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting eligible list may be used for other positions at this and other agencies.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5:00 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.