COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER II

GRADE

ASTD7

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Somerset County Health Department\r\n8928 Sign Post Road\r\nWestover, MD 21871\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for conducting outreach within the community to disseminate\r\ninformation on hypertension and recruit enrollment for the Healthy Heart Ambassador (HHA)\r\nProgram. The HHA program serves adults who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure\r\nby providing education, encouragement, and support to participants, who will measure and\r\ntrack their blood pressure at home. This position will assist with facilitation of the HHA\r\nprogram by providing one-on-one office hours and offering group-based nutrition education\r\nfor better blood pressure management.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position will also be responsible for conducting outreach within the community to\r\nincrease Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) screenings, raise awareness on\r\nthe local resources for people living with or at risk of dementia, and stress the importance of\r\nbrain health.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position directly aligns with the agency’s mission to prevent illness, promote wellness,\r\nand protect the health of the community. It is an emergency essential position.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� �Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\nExperience: One year of experience in providing information on health care and disease prevention within the community. \r\nNotes:\r\n1. 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. \r\n2. 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.�\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Knowledge of Somerset County\r\n Bilingual\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.\r\n

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).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates 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.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

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.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf 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.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf 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.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n