COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PROGRAM COORDINATOR

GRADE

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Office of Population Health & Improvement 201 W. Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Coordinator Special Programs Health Services IV Supervisor (Community Health Worker (CHW) Program Coordinator) position within the Office of Population Health Improvement (OPHI) will oversee and effectively administer all aspects of the Maryland Department of Health’s CHW Program including the CHW certification and CHW certification training program accreditation processes for the state. The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the accurate, effective, and efficient management of all program processes to ensure compliance with all corresponding laws, regulations, policies, and administrative directives that apply to the program. The Maryland Community Health Worker Program is guided by the Annotated Code of Maryland, Health-General Article, Title 13, Subtitle 37 – Maryland Community Health Worker Act, COMAR 10.68.01 Certification of Community Health Workers, and COMAR 10.68.02 Community Health Worker Certification Training Programs. The CHW Program Coordinator will be responsible for the development, implementation, administration, budget, evaluation, analysis, and management of the CHW program activities, as well as other OPHI health care workforce activities; the identification and management of grant funding to support staff and program expansion and alignment with Departmental priorities; and direction and oversight to subordinate staff. The CHW Program Coordinator will provide full administrative support to the Chair of the State CHW Advisory Committee, serve as staff to the Advisory Committee, and provide full support to the CHW Training Program Application Review Committee. In coordination with the OPHI Health Policy Analyst, Office, and Department leadership, this position will develop proposed legislation, policies and directives to advance the goals of the Program, Office and Department. This position makes administrative and programmatic recommendations to Office and Department leadership on the administration of the program. The CHW Program Coordinator will serve as the CHW Program liaison on other legislative requirements; workgroups; and with other agencies, organizations, and stakeholders. This position will support OPHI leadership with coordinating the activities of the CHW Program and work closely with other Health Care Workforce activities within the Office, Department and with other agencies to achieve the mission of the Office and Department. This position supervises program support staff. Please Note: This position is hybrid telework eligible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Three years of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 2. 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

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). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates 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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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. If 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. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If 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. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.