COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER II
About The Position
This position is responsible for conducting outreach to disseminate information about re-entry services to the community, inmates and staff at the Somerset County Detention Center and Eastern Correction Institute. The purpose is to reduce relapse and recidivism among citizens re-entering society living with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders (CODs), and help them develop skills to build meaningful, purposeful lives in the community. During these activities, clients will be screened and referred to the proper services as needed. This position will also work with clients to address and overcome obstacles that may prohibit referral completion (service rendered). This position is emergency essential.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
- One year of experience in providing information on health care and disease prevention within the community.
- Candidates may substitute experience providing assistance to individuals in a health care or social services setting on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Health Services classifications or Health Services and specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
- Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Nice To Haves
- The desired candidate should have experience communicating effectively with clients and the general public.
Responsibilities
- Conducting outreach to disseminate information about re-entry services
- Screening clients and referring them to proper services
- Working with clients to address and overcome obstacles that may prohibit referral completion
Benefits
- STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
