What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Specialist (Program Specialist II), Grade 21 position at Montgomery County Government?
About The Position
The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $70,556 (minimum) - $103,469 (maximum) based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Who We Are
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
Who We Are Looking For
The African American Health Program (AAHP) is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and mission-driven Program Specialist II (Health Specialist) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a health professional who is passionate about health equity, community engagement, and culturally responsive service delivery. The ideal candidate will be energized by designing and implementing programs that improve health outcomes for Black residents in Montgomery County.
What You'll Be Doing
The Program Specialist II – Health Specialist is essential to advancing AAHP’s mission by translating strategic priorities into community-based health initiatives. The role ensures culturally responsive outreach, supports program evaluation, and strengthens collaboration between County staff, contractors, and community partners to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes.
The AAHP Health Service Framework Includes
Core Responsibilities
Some program activities, community events, or outreach sessions may take place during evening or weekend hours.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience planning and coordinating community health programs that addresses disparities in the black community (African American, African, or Caribbean Community), focused on health equity, social determinants of health (SDOH), community engagement, culturally responsive service delivery, and implementing programs that improve health outcomes.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree .
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $70,556 (minimum) - $103,469 (maximum) based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Who We Are
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
Who We Are Looking For
The African American Health Program (AAHP) is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and mission-driven Program Specialist II (Health Specialist) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a health professional who is passionate about health equity, community engagement, and culturally responsive service delivery. The ideal candidate will be energized by designing and implementing programs that improve health outcomes for Black residents in Montgomery County.
What You'll Be Doing
The Program Specialist II – Health Specialist is essential to advancing AAHP’s mission by translating strategic priorities into community-based health initiatives. The role ensures culturally responsive outreach, supports program evaluation, and strengthens collaboration between County staff, contractors, and community partners to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes.
The AAHP Health Service Framework Includes
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Prevention & Risk Management
- Clinical & Care Management
- Care Navigation & Access to Care
- Community Support & Specialty Health Initiatives
Core Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and support delivery of AAHP health initiatives in chronic diseases, maternal health, behavioral and mental health, men's health, and aging.
- Conduct outreach and build partnerships to promote awareness of services.
- Apply understanding of social and community factors that affect health to make screenings and health education more accessible and relevant.
- Collect and report data to support evaluation and continuous improvement if program activities.
- Collaborate with vendors, contractors and partners to align activities with County priorities.
Some program activities, community events, or outreach sessions may take place during evening or weekend hours.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience planning and coordinating community health programs that addresses disparities in the black community (African American, African, or Caribbean Community), focused on health equity, social determinants of health (SDOH), community engagement, culturally responsive service delivery, and implementing programs that improve health outcomes.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree .
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:
- Experience with collecting, organizing, or evaluating data in your work such as for data surveys or reporting
- Experience using systems tools, frameworks and solutions that address prevention, public health, and social determinants of health across diverse communities .
- Experience and working knowledge of health principles and a demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity through community-based approaches.
- Coordinate health programs focused on aging, chronic disease, maternal health, and/or mental wellness.
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Salary : $70,556 - $103,469