Community Health Educator I

Frederick County

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Frederick, MD - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Frederick County Health Department Equity Office
1100 W. Patrick Street
Frederick MD 21703

Main Purpose of Job

This position located in the Health Equity Division will support the mission of promoting protecting and improving community health by advancing strategies that address social and structural determinants of health with a particular focus on historically marginalized populations. This position will serve as a liaison between community members the Frederick County Health Department and community partners to strengthen relationships expand access to services and reduce health disparities. This position will provide health education presentations throughout the county increase awareness of available programs and resources and engage community members through outreach activities designed to address barriers to optimal health.

Additionally this position will offer referrals share health information and support initiatives that aim to lessen the impact of social and structural health determinants on priority populations in Frederick County. This position will also learn to plan develop implement and promote multiple community health education projects; learn to obtain and use health-related data to assess community health education needs and interests and also learn to review evaluate and determine the most effective educational materials and methods for meeting the health education needs of the community or specific populations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health Education Community Health Education or Health Science.

Experience: None.

Notes:

may substitutea Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Public Health Education Community Health Education Health Science or related behavioral science and one year of experience in planning developing implementing and promoting health education projectsfor the requirededucation.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience as a commissioned officer in Health Educator andCommunity Health classifications or Health Educator andCommunity Health specialty codes in the Public Health field ofwork on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:
  • Experience finding planning and taking part in community events in a health-related field.
  • Experience engaging with community members gathering feedback and using those skills to improve outreach activities materials and services.
  • Experience communicating clearly and confidently in front of groups and giving presentations to people of different ages cultures and education levels.
  • Experience or willingness to learn new technology and create outreach materials such as flyers presentations and newsletter content to support community outreach and health education.

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 114-B 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 .Only 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 or.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

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.


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GRADE 12 LOCATION OF POSITION MDH - Frederick County Health Department Equity Office1100 W. Patrick StreetFrederick MD 21703Main Purpose of Job This position located in the Health Equity Division will support the mission of promoting protecting and improving community health by advancing ...
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Key Skills

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Algebra
  • Classroom Experience
  • Lesson Planning
  • Special Education
  • Adult Education
  • Special Needs
  • Calculus
  • Teaching
  • Geometry
  • Experience with Children
  • Public Speaking

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