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COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER II

Recruitment #19-000206-0002

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GRADE

07

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Wicomico County Health Department, Salisbury, MD

Main Purpose of Job

There are two positions available in our Community Health Services Division. The first position is in the Babies Born Healthy Program - The main purpose of this position is to provide outreach and program support with a goal of reducing infant mortality and disparity on infant mortality rates in Wicomico County. This position provides outreach to the local community to promote public awareness of the services available and provides direct service to high risk pregnant women. The second position is in the  Lead/Asthma Program. The main purpose of this position is to provide outreach, conduct environmental assessments in homes and provide education on lead prevention and asthma. Both positions are designated 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 setting on 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 preferred candidate should have experience conducting home visits, providing outreach and education and creating and maintaining documentation of the home visits and interactions with clients.

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). 

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

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to 

MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 

201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B 

Baltimore, MD 21201. 

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

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the 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.

Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

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.

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




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