Community Health Worker - Non-Merit

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in Community Health Services, Department of Health and Human Services.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, performs routine community outreach duties for public health Chronic Disease Prevention (provides education, and assists with case management, outreach activities, in-home visits, community events and Risk assessments for Prediabetes, T-2 Diabetes, Hypertension ,cardiac , telephonic outreach, nutritional education and other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Conducts telephonic, in-home, and community-based needs assessments and makes appropriate referrals based on clients’ needs related to chronic disease prevention for Prediabetes, hypertension and cardiac patients, linkages to resources, and health education, lifestyle changes, weight management.

• Travels extensively to client homes, community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations.

• Provides basic education and information about chronic diseases in a culturally competent manner.

• Links clients to resources and distributes supplies to help facilitate adherence to shelter-in-place and disease containment.

• Reinforces chronic disease management tools to reduce the impact of the disease to include, medication management tools, self -management of blood pressure, glucometer education, smoking cessation referrals.

• Documents client encounters and contacts made on the behalf of clients; maintains electronic spreadsheet of client encounters; completes and submits all reports within the required timeframes.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

• Works collaboratively and effectively within the Bureau of community health team, provides feedback to other members of the team.

• Builds and maintains cooperative and liaison relationships with public and private agencies.

EXAMPLES OF OTHER DUTIES:

Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. The may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent
plus
at least one year experience working with the public.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of English grammar. Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural influences.

Ability to learn and follow county and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, families, and public and private agencies; ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups; ability to work flexible hours; ability to work in a variety of environments; ability to maintain documentation regarding activities; ability to maintain records, files, and reports; ability to coordinate activities; ability to maintain inventory of supplies.

Licenses or Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Community Health Worker - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Conditions of Employment

Persons appointed to this classification may be required to work evenings and a rare weekend.

The work of this classification requires traveling throughout the county, and therefore, requires daily availability of a vehicle.

Training for this position will be provided; successful completion of the training is required.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.