COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PROGRAM COORDINATOR (COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES IV SUPERVISOR)

GRADE

STD0016\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Office of Population Health & Improvement\r\n201 W. Preston Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Coordinator Special Programs Health Services IV Supervisor (Community Health\r\nWorker (CHW) Program Coordinator) position within the Office of Population Health\r\nImprovement (OPHI) will oversee and effectively administer all aspects of the Maryland\r\nDepartment of Health’s CHW Program including the CHW certification and CHW\r\ncertification training program accreditation processes for the state. The Coordinator is\r\nresponsible for ensuring the accurate, effective, and efficient management of all program\r\nprocesses to ensure compliance with all corresponding laws, regulations, policies, and\r\nadministrative directives that apply to the program. The Maryland Community Health\r\nWorker Program is guided by the Annotated Code of Maryland, Health-General Article, Title\r\n13, Subtitle 37 – Maryland Community Health Worker Act, COMAR 10.68.01 Certification\r\nof Community Health Workers, and COMAR 10.68.02 Community Health Worker\r\nCertification Training Programs.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe CHW Program Coordinator will be responsible for the development, implementation,\r\nadministration, budget, evaluation, analysis, and management of the CHW program\r\nactivities, as well as other OPHI health care workforce activities; the identification and\r\nmanagement of grant funding to support staff and program expansion and alignment with\r\nDepartmental priorities; and direction and oversight to subordinate staff.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe CHW Program Coordinator will provide full administrative support to the Chair of the\r\nState CHW Advisory Committee, serve as staff to the Advisory Committee, and provide full\r\nsupport to the CHW Training Program Application Review Committee.\r\n\r\n\r\nIn coordination with the OPHI Health Policy Analyst, Office, and Department leadership,\r\nthis position will develop proposed legislation, policies and directives to advance the goals of\r\nthe Program, Office and Department. This position makes administrative and programmatic\r\nrecommendations to Office and Department leadership on the administration of the program.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe CHW Program Coordinator will serve as the CHW Program liaison on other legislative\r\nrequirements; workgroups; and with other agencies, organizations, and stakeholders.\r\nThis position will support OPHI leadership with coordinating the activities of the CHW\r\nProgram and work closely with other Health Care Workforce activities within the Office,\r\nDepartment and with other agencies to achieve the mission of the Office and Department.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position supervises program support staff.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease Note: This position is hybrid telework eligible.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� �Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r\nExperience: Three years of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources. \r\nNotes: \r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. \r\n2. 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. \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience working with and coordinating committees of diverse stakeholders.\r\n Experience providing professional consultation and assistance to individuals and organizations.\r\n Experience with the Community Health Worker workforce in Maryland.\r\n Experience coordinating complex programs including program management, budget oversight, and policy and procedure development.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants 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).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified 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.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online 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.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf 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 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n