Coordinator Special Programs Health Services I

State of Maryland • Dorchester, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time contractual position with the Dorchester County Health Department provides stabilizing support services to Dorchester County residents who have recently been released from incarceration or are currently on parole or probation. The position uses outreach, relationship building, and case management to support program participants and decrease recidivism.

The Coordinator helps participants identify needs, barriers, and goals through an intake assessment and the development of a support plan. The role also supports participants in meeting their goals through skill building, program resources, and connections to community resources and services.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• One year of administrative staff or professional work in a health care setting.
• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in the health-related field on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing outreach and case management.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of community resources in Dorchester County.
• Experience working with incarcerated and/or recently released individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, relationship building, and case management to eligible individuals in Dorchester County.
• Help participants identify needs, barriers, and goals through intake assessments.
• Develop support plans with program participants.
• Help participants achieve goals and objectives through skill building and program resources.
• Connect participants with community resources and services to decrease recidivism.

Benefits

• Eligible contractual employees working at least 30 hours per week or an average of 130 hours per month may qualify for subsidized health benefits for themselves and their dependents; the employee pays 25% of medical and prescription premiums and the State subsidizes the remaining 75%.
• Dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance are available at the employee's full-premium cost.
• Contractual employees may be granted leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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