Community Health Outreach Worker I

Frederick County • Frederick, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time contractual position will support HIV prevention, care and treatment activities by providing transportation assistance, outreach services, linkage to care and community engagement for individuals living with HIV and for those at increased risk of HIV infection. This position will also serve as a link between clients, healthcare providers and community resources by assisting with transportation, conducting outreach activities, delivering program materials and promoting access to HIV related services.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
• No experience required
• Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland

Nice To Haves

• A valid driver's license
• Ability to drive in Maryland using a county vehicle
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

• Providing transportation assistance
• Outreach services
• Linkage to care
• Community engagement for individuals living with HIV and for those at increased risk of HIV infection
• Serving as a link between clients, healthcare providers and community resources
• Assisting with transportation
• Conducting outreach activities
• Delivering program materials
• Promoting access to HIV related services

Benefits

• Subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents (75% paid by State)
• Option to enroll in dental coverage
• Option to enroll in accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Option to enroll in life insurance
• Leave granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED