Coordinator Of Special Programs Ii, Health Services
Coordinator Of Special Programs Ii, Health Services
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Job Description
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Remains knowledgeable about best practices related to Food Councils in and around Maryland;
- Establishes the infrastructure for the Food Council including documenting the purpose ByLaws membership composition setting meeting schedules etc. in consultation with the University of Maryland Extension Howard County and other subjectmatter experts in Food Systems;
- Along with Food Council members identifies priorities and develops implements and evaluates a collaborative Action Plan with activities to address food and nutrition insecurity in Howard County;
- Recruits and collaborates with diverse members of the Food Council comprised of key partners with food system expertise and individuals with lived experience of food insecurity;
- Coordinates and facilitates quarterly Food Council meetings;
- Makes recommendations for the maximum utilization of existing services as well as for additional or expanded activities and strategies related to Countywide food and nutrition security programs and strategic plan objectives;
- Prepares monitors and submits food security grants budgets and reports in accordance with the grant requirements and deadlines;
- Develops and provides food security presentations to partners elected officials and community members in coordination with the Health Department and University of Maryland Extension.
- Maintains liaisons and cooperative relationships with the University of Maryland Extension Howard County other Statewide agencies community organizations and other internal and external partners providing foodrelated services to the Howard County population;
- Serves as a spokesperson for the Food Council presenting updates on its efforts and actively participating in local and regional food systemfocused coalitions and working groups;
- Recommends food security messaging and timing of messages in collaboration with the Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) HCHD and UMEHC communications team.
- Performs other related duties as assigned including but not limited to:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated connection to Howard County Maryland through residency professional experience or a strong sustained interest in serving and engaging with the local community.
- Experience with or demonstrated understanding of issues related to community food systems
- Experience facilitating group meetings such as committees task forces or community coalitions to build consensus and advance shared goals.
- Experience engaging with a diverse range of community members grassroot organizations elected officials and food system professionals
- Proficiency in using technology including Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams Zoom WebEx)
- Strong oral and written communications skills including the ability to write clear and concise reports public speaking and presenting
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
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these 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 at
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
