COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS, HEALTH SERVICES I

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Allegany County Health Department

12501-12503 Willowbrook Road SE

Cumberland, MD  21501

The Contractual Coordinator Special Programs, Health Services I is the entry level of work coordinating programs in the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in a local health department, residential facility or the headquarters administration.  Employees conduct studies and implement assigned program activities.  The main purpose of this position is to coordinate the Community Transformation Grant strategies focused on community outreach, worksites, and elsewhere in the community.  The employee will work with the Community Health staff, along with various community partners in addressing activities of the Local Health Improvement Plan and participate in Allegany County Health Planning Coalition, Tobacco Free Coalition, and Healthy Choices workgroup.  This is a part-time contractual position working usually about 20 hours per week.  The selected applicant must have a valid driver's license and have good communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated, able to multi-task, and be comfortable with public speaking.

Education:  Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or a related field.

NOTE:

1.  A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus one year of professional experience in health services may be substituted for the specific degree.

2.  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.

The selected applicant must possess a valid driver's license and have good communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated, able to multi-task, and be comfortable with public speaking.

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.

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

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.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.