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Anne Arundel County, MD - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

GRADE

ASTD10

LOCATION OF POSITION

Anne Arundel County Department of Health
Bureau of Family Health Services WIC Program
7914 Aquahart Road
Glen Burnie MD 21061

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose for this position is to perform eligibility determination health and nutrition screenings and referral services to WIC applicants. This position will provide basic nutrition counseling to WIC clients and issue benefits to eligible WIC participants. The WIC Service Associate will perform job functions at various clinic sites. This position will attend mandatory State WIC and Health Department meetings and outreach events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: One year of experience in health or human service delivery performing tasks such as program eligibility determination health screening client referral services or nutrition education.

Notes:

may substitute the completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university for the requiredexperience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a noncommissioned officer in HealthServices classifications or Health Services and specialty codes in the healthrelated field of work on a yearforyearbasis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate must possess
  • Experience working in a WIC program
  • Experience working with families with young children
  • Knowledge/familiarity with breastfeeding
  • Bilingual in Spanish

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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

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 it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of 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).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on thecertified 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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at.

If 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 ator.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.


Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type

Full-Time

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