COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER I

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Somerset County Health Department
Administration/Transportation Division
7920 Crisfield Highway
Westover, MD  21871

The Contractual Community Health Outreach Worker I is the entry level of work providing health and disease prevention information to medically underserved populations in the community and assisting them in adopting healthy behaviors.  The purpose of this position which is within Somerset County Health Department's Medical Assistance (MA) Transportation Program providing transportation for MA eligible patients to and from medical services in a safe and efficient manner.  This may include aged, physically or mentally ill patients or developmentally disabled patients.  The incumbent will maintain accurate transportation logs and reports and assist in answering phones and scheduling non-emergency transportation services for MA recipients in Somerset County.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:  None.

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.

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 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 full-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.

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