Introduction\rGRADE13\rLOCATION OF POSITIONMDH Dorchester County Health Department\r3 Cedar Street\rCambridge, MD 21613\rMain Purpose of JobThe main purpose of this full-time contractual position will be to coordinate intensive home visiting for families through the Healthy Families Dorchester Program. Ongoing home visits focus on parenting and child development activities. This position will also maintain liaison and cooperative relationships with a variety of public and private agencies to negotiate further provision of services.\r\r\rThis position will require the ability to establish trusting relationships and acceptance of individual differences.\r\r\rBilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply.\rMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \rExperience: One year of administrative staff or professional work in a health care setting. \rNotes: \r1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience. \r2. 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. \rDESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSThe desired candidate should possess:\r\r\r

Bilingual (English/Spanish)\r

Experience working with children & families\r

The ability to establish trusting relationships\r

Experience working with culturally diverse families\r

Knowledge of and/or experience with infant & child development\r

Experience in or willing to engage in building reflective capacity\r

\r\r\rSELECTION PROCESSApplicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).\rComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.Information submitted after this date will not be added.\rIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\rCandidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\rBENEFITS\r\rContractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.\rLeave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r\r\rFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\rIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested informationto 410-###-####.Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\rFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-###-####.\rIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-###-#### ...@maryland.gov.\rAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-###-#### or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-###-####.\rWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\rPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\rAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r

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