COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS, HEALTH SERVICES II Health Services
Recruitment #16-002818-0004
Department | MDH Local Health - Howard County |
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Date Opened | 5/11/2016 12:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 5/25/2016 12:00:00 PM |
Salary | $36,557.00 - $47,063.00/year, with potential growth to $57,808.00 |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Jennifer Bui |
Work Location |
Howard
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Introduction
**There are 4 vacancies available for this recruitment.**
GRADE
13
LOCATION OF POSITION
Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Boulevard
Columbia, MD 21045
Main Purpose of Job
All four positions are required to respond to public health emergencies and to be part of an inclement weather essential personnel rotation. Some program activities may necessitate working before or after normal business hours or on a weekend.
Coordinator Special Programs II, HS (CAREAPP)-1 position
This position provides proactive support to the supervising Community Health Educator IV and Director in the Bureau of Health Promotion, for the coordination of program development, implementation and management of specific community-based programs initiated by Howard County Health Department (HCHD) to address population health, such as CAREAPP (Community Access to Resources through Enhanced technology Applications for Providers and Public). The work includes coordination and active management of community health planning, training and education, data sharing, and quality improvement for the specific programs. The work may also involve other organization duties as delegated by the Health Officer. Employees in this classification may supervise lower-level support staff.
Coordinator of Special Programs II, HS (Workplace Wellness Coordinator)-1 position
This position coordinates and implements Howard County Health Department's (HCHD) workplace wellness program and the Healthiest Maryland Business (HMB) program in the central region (Howard, Harford, Carroll, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel counties). This includes the coordination of program development, implementation and management of DHMH work-based initiatives to address physical and emotional wellness in Howard County Health Department (HCHD) and other designated central-region work sites. The work includes coordination and active management of CDC-derived group-specific health planning, training and education, data sharing, and quality imporvement of specific programs.
Coordinator Special Programs II, HS (LHIC Coordinator)-2 positions
This position provides support to the content-oriented workgroups of the Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) as well as the LHIC Director and LHIC Program Manager. The work includes logistical coordination of work activities, project planning and management, community health planning research, and project implementation for the designated LHIC workgroups.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or a related field.
Experience: Two years of professional experience in health services, one year of which must have been in professional clinical or administrative work in health or medical services in areas other than Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities or Addictions.
Notes:
1. Applicants may substitute a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a health or human service field for one year of the required general experience.
2. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus one additional year of professional experience in health services may be substituted for the specific degree.
3. 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-College or Graduate School degree in Public Health, Health Education or Health-related field
-Experience working with diverse groups of health-related staff or community-based organization/partners
-Managing multiple projects
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. Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year. Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.
Online applications are highly recommended; however, the paper application may be submitted 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.
Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.