Community Health Worker - Non-Merit

Baltimore County•Towson, MD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in Community Health Services, Department of Health and Human Services. Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent plus at least one year experience working with the public.
Knowledge of English grammar.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural influences.
Ability to learn and follow county and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, families, and public and private agencies.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to work in a variety of environments.
Ability to maintain documentation regarding activities.
Ability to maintain records, files, and reports.
Ability to coordinate activities.
Ability to maintain inventory of supplies.
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Performs routine community outreach duties for public health Chronic Disease Prevention (provides education, and assists with case management, outreach activities, in-home visits, community events and Risk assessments for Prediabetes, T-2 Diabetes, Hypertension ,cardiac , telephonic outreach, nutritional education and other duties as assigned.
Conducts telephonic, in-home, and community-based needs assessments and makes appropriate referrals based on clients’ needs related to chronic disease prevention for Prediabetes, hypertension and cardiac patients, linkages to resources, and health education, lifestyle changes, weight management.
Travels extensively to client homes, community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations.
Provides basic education and information about chronic diseases in a culturally competent manner.
Links clients to resources and distributes supplies to help facilitate adherence to shelter-in-place and disease containment.
Reinforces chronic disease management tools to reduce the impact of the disease to include, medication management tools, self -management of blood pressure, glucometer education, smoking cessation referrals.
Documents client encounters and contacts made on the behalf of clients; maintains electronic spreadsheet of client encounters; completes and submits all reports within the required timeframes.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Works collaboratively and effectively within the Bureau of community health team, provides feedback to other members of the team.
Builds and maintains cooperative and liaison relationships with public and private agencies.
Performs other related duties as required.