COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES I (WIC - OUTREACH/ FAMILY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR)

GRADE

13\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Cecil County Health Department, Elkton, MD\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to assist the Cecil County Health Department's mission of promoting, protecting, and improving the health of the county's citizens. The employee contributes as a Family Engagement Coordinator for families receiving WIC services in Cecil County.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� �Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r\nExperience: One year of administrative staff or professional work in a health care setting. \r\nNotes: \r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience in community outreach, family engagement, public health promotion, or related human services programs, with the ability to effectively connect with rural families, multilingual populations, immigrant communities, and other underserved populations.\r\n Strong ability to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with community organizations, including schools, hospitals, social service agencies, faith-based organizations, pregnancy resource centers, and other local stakeholders.\r\n Experience planning, coordinating, and promoting community events, educational initiatives, and outreach campaigns, including using social media and digital communication�platforms.\r\n Knowledge/experience of maternal and child health, breastfeeding promotion, nutrition education, or family support services, with the ability to communicate information in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and family-centered manner.\r\n Bilingual or multilingual communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse populations and build trusting relationships with pregnant women, caregivers, and families with children from birth through age five.\r\n\r\n\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