Coordinator Special Programs Health Services Ii, Hs

Harford County•Harford, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The main purpose of this position is to assist in the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of community-based chronic disease prevention and health promotion initiatives funded through the Maryland Department of Health's F513N and F573N grants. Under the direction of the Health Policy Analyst II and Program Coordinator, this position serves as a Community Health Worker by providing health education, connecting residents to evidence-based programs and community resources, supporting lifestyle change initiatives, and building partnerships that improve health outcomes and quality of life for Harford County residents.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
One year of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources.
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 of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of community-based chronic disease prevention and health promotion initiatives.
Provide health education to residents.
Connect residents to evidence-based programs and community resources.
Support lifestyle change initiatives.
Build partnerships to improve health outcomes and quality of life for Harford County residents.