Coordinator Special Programs Health Services I

Caroline County • Caroline, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time contractual position with the Caroline County Health Department develops and maintains cooperative relationships with public and private organizations and agencies, including community-based and faith-based organizations and low-income housing complexes. The role coordinates with these partners by scheduling and attending regular meetings and outreach events focused on chronic disease prevention and management and rural nutrition resources. It also helps ensure information reaches the most vulnerable populations in Caroline County. The position handles program communications and reporting requirements, including grant data as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate.
• Have one year of administrative staff or professional work experience in a health care setting.
• Alternatively, 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.
• Alternatively, qualifying U.S. Armed Forces military service as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or as a Civil Affairs Specialist in a health-related field may substitute year-for-year for the required experience and education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in chronic disease and tobacco prevention.
• Experience coordinating community outreach with local partners.
• Experience monitoring progress and submitting grant reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with public and private organizations and agencies, including community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and low-income housing complexes.
• Schedule and attend regular partner meetings and outreach events concerning chronic disease prevention and management and rural nutrition resources.
• Coordinate efforts to disseminate information to vulnerable populations in Caroline County.
• Handle program communications and reporting requirements, including grant data as needed.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for subsidized medical and prescription coverage for the employee and eligible dependents, for contractual employees who meet the stated agency, contract, and hours criteria; the employee pays 25% of premiums and the State subsidizes 75%.
• Optional dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance are available at full premium cost to the employee.
• Contractual leave may accrue at one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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