COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER I

***This recruitment is limited  to current Frederick County Health Department employees only***

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MDH Frederick County Health Department, Frederick, MD

This position will provide services to identify newly diagnosed HIV positive individuals through testing and working with the Disease Intervention Specialist, connect them with care as early as possible and promote treatment adherence. This position, If applicable, will share his/her own experience and strength in living successfully with HIV infection. This position will include HIV testing at the health department and in the community, participate in the development and implementation of support group agendas and facilitation of group exercises that support individuals living with HIV infection, and recruit clients for support groups. This position will work directly with HIV nurse case managers in helping HIV clients learn to manage their HIV treatment. This position will make contacts by face to face home or office visits or phone calls with HIV clients to provide treatment support. This position will develop and mail a periodic special edition newsletter to all HIV clients. This position, when not working directly with clients, will support the activities of the HIV program by working on other duties as assigned to include community outreach activities such as Health Fairs, AIDS Observances, and the Youthful Offenders Program.

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 recruitment is limited  to current Frederick County Health Department employees 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. 

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.