COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER I

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MDH St. Mary's County Health Department, Leonardtown MD

The main purpose of this full-time contractual position will be to support the Improved Pregnancy Outcomes (IPO) Grant within the Maternal, Child, and Elder Health Unit of the Division of Health Promotion and Community Services at St. Mary’s County Health Department. The Improved Pregnancy Outcomes Grant will provide women/families with community resources and referral to services, focus on safe sleep education and prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and provide purchase of prenatal care and/or lab fees. This position will interact with private and public providers to identify the target population for the IPO grant, promote preventive health care and linkage to OBGYN providers, educate women and families on safe sleep practice, refer to local community resources, and ensure clients have received services through face to face visits and via the telephone. This position will transport clients. This position will also schedule dates, times, and locations for health education and promotion events, assist in preparing and assembling materials for health promotion education, explain and reinforce health services and resources available. This position will assist with administrative and outreach support as needed for the department and perform a range of duties under close supervision from the immediate supervisor. In addition, this position will learn to have regular and recurring interactions with diverse populations and will be responsible for the outreach and awareness activities related to the grant. The ideal candidate will be Spanish-speaking.

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.

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.

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. 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 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.

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.

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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.