Community Health Outreach Worker II

Somerset County•Somerset, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position conducts community outreach to share information about hypertension and recruit participants for the Healthy Heart Ambassador (HHA) Program. The program serves adults diagnosed with high blood pressure by providing education, encouragement, and support as participants measure and track their blood pressure at home. The position assists with HHA program facilitation by providing one-on-one office hours and group-based nutrition education to support better blood pressure management. The position also conducts community outreach to increase screenings for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), raise awareness of local resources for people living with or at risk of dementia, and emphasize the importance of brain health. The position aligns with the agency's mission to prevent illness, promote wellness, and protect community health. It is an emergency essential position.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
One year of experience 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 for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Candidates may substitute qualifying U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in Health Services classifications or health-related specialty codes for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
A valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license is required if assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Somerset County.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Conduct community outreach to disseminate information about hypertension.
Recruit participants for the Healthy Heart Ambassador (HHA) Program.
Assist with HHA program facilitation by providing one-on-one office hours.
Offer group-based nutrition education to support better blood pressure management.
Conduct outreach to increase Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) screenings.
Raise awareness of local resources for people living with or at risk of dementia.
Promote awareness of the importance of brain health.