This position has 2 vacancies.
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Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd.
Columbia, MD 21045
The Community Health Worker Lead provides support to the Community Wellness Program and serves as the liaison/lead of the Coordinator of Special Programs I Community Health Workers in the coordination of outreach events, programs and initiatives in designated zip codes; collaborates with community partners to ensure community connection to services; and tracks outreach activities and community health outcomes related to reducing health disparities.
This position is hybrid telework.
60% Engagement, Outreach, and Communications
- Maintains liaison and fosters collaborative relationships with a variety of community-based organizations and Health Department partners in identified zip codes to promote CHW/HCHD programs and services
- Communicates effectively with colleagues, management, and inter-departmental staff, community partners, program participants, and the general public
- Assists with the development of and provides accessible presentations to community members and/or community organizations; represents HCHD/Community Wellness Program initiatives with community partner programs and outreaches to communities in coordination with Supervisor and other Bureaus
- Engages residents through one‑on‑one meetings in libraries, community centers, and partner sites; build rapport, assess SDOH needs, and provide appropriate referrals.
- Conducts follow‑ups to ensure successful connection to services while identifying emerging community needs, barriers, and trends.
Supports field‑based initiatives—including community events, outreach/tabling, Wellness Stations, CAP surveys, and Photovoice conversations—to strengthen visibility and resident engagement.
30% Program Coordination
- Monitors and tracks assigned activities such as compiling reports for documented activities and facilitates outreach efforts for CHWs to ensure equitable community access to HCHD and Howard County programs/services
- Identifies individual and community health needs to develop and recommend improved standards for programs/services
- Maintains knowledge of State- and Countywide agencies, facilities and community organizations providing health-related services to Howard County residents
- Recommends, plans, implements, and evaluates activities and strategies related to HCHD-specific programs and strategic plan objectives
- Establishes and coordinates logistics for organized virtual, in-person, and/or hybrid meetings and events and education sessions with clearly defined goals, objectives, and action items; agenda and activity development, meeting facilitation; communication; planning and implementation of actions; and provides follow-up to facilitate implementation of identified actions/deliverables
- Tracks CHW activities, referrals, and outcomes; document community needs; and support evaluation efforts such as CAP surveys and Photovoice impact reporting.
- Coordinates logistics for outreach events, meetings, and education sessions while maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of countywide resources.
- Contributes to planning and implementing program strategies, incorporating community feedback to recommend improvements and strengthen service delivery.
Attends and participates in meetings such as HCHD workgroup meetings, LHIC full Coalition and assigned workgroup meetings, Food Council meetings, and other partner meetings, as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
- Accepts responsibility for special projects and other duties as assigned
- Participates in appropriate professional education and training for roles and responsibilities of work assignments, as requested or approved by Supervisor; completes CHW certification within one year of hire
- Participates in seasonal flu clinics, as approved by Supervisor
- Serves on affiliated HCHD committees as assigned
- Possesses a broad understanding of HCHD services and can refer to other programs. Participates in necessary drills and exercises, responds to emergencies as appropriate, keeps abreast of policies and procedures in the program, bureau and department. Completes all required trainings. Participates in quality improvement efforts within the program.
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in the health-related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
The desired candidate should possess the following:
- Experience with oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience with Howard County communities and health system.
- Possession of a State Community Health Worker (CHW) certification or meets the requirements to obtain this certification.
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 position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly 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 date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on the certified 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.
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.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper 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 information to 410-333-5689. 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 the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
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 410-767-4850 or [email protected].
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
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 State's diversity.
