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COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER II

FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #14-999999-720

GRADE

7

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Howard County Health Department

8930 Stanford Blvd.

Columbia, MD  21045

Main Purpose of Job

The Contractual Community Health Outreach Worker II is the full performance level of work providing health and disease prevention information to medically underserved populations in the community and assisting them in adopting healthy behaviors. The main purpose of this position is for guiding, supporting and assisting individuals and families in the recovery continuum.  The incumbent will facilitate the planning and implementation of recovery support activities at the Howard County Health Department, Howard County Wellness and Recovery Center and other outreach locations.  The employee will determine recovery support needs, refer individuals and families to the appropriate community resources that are beyond the agency/Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration (ADAA).  Experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred. Candidates with firsthand experience as a recipient of services in Maryland's behavioral health system are encouraged to apply.  This is a peer to peer support position.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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.

NOTE:

Experience providing assistance to individuals in a health care or social services setting may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.  Candidates with firsthand experience as a recipient of services in Maryland's behavioral health system are encouraged to apply.

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 qualifications will be evaluated. 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. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

BENEFITS

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application to: DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

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 recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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