Community Health Outreach Worker I

Caroline County • Caroline, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The main purpose of this full-time contractual position is to provide education regarding Babies Born Healthy and accompany a Registered Nurse during home visits to increase awareness of the Caroline County Health Department and community resources. This position will also provide interpretation/translation services for health department clients and for community outreach needs.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties requiring the operation of a motor vehicle).

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing community or group education sessions.
• Experience collaborating with community partners and providing linkage to resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide education regarding Babies Born Healthy.
• Accompany a Registered Nurse during home visits to increase awareness of the Caroline County Health Department and community resources.
• Provide interpretation/translation services for health department clients and for community outreach needs.

Benefits

• Subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents (contractual employees working 30+ hours/week may be eligible for 75% state subsidy).
• Option to enroll in dental coverage (full premium paid by employee).
• Option to enroll in accidental death and dismemberment insurance (full premium paid by employee).
• Option to enroll in life insurance (full premium paid by employee).
• 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