Community Outreach Worker - Non-Merit

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community Health Services, Department of Health and Human Services.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, performs routine community outreach duties for a Countywide public health program with the goal of educating the public and increasing program enrollment and participation.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Meets with and makes presentations to individuals, organizations and community groups to explain, publicize and promote the program.

• Represents the program at health fairs, community events, classes, seminars and other gatherings.

• Assists with displays.

• Assembles and distributes literature, brochures, pamphlets and other related materials.

• Promotes program participation by making telephone calls and direct contact in the community.

• Develops and maintains resource lists.

• Answers telephone inquiries regarding the program and provide routine information to the public.

• Assists clients making application to the program.

• Collects, tabulates, updates and maintains program records and statistics.

• Assembles periodic statistical reports.

Examples of Other Duties:

• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent,

plus

two years of clerical experience which includes public interaction.

(Additional education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):
Knowledge of English grammar. Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural influences.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with community groups, other health care providers, and co-workers.

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.

• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments.
• Ability to coordinate activities.
• Ability to maintain documentation regarding activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance):

• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the purposes and functions of social service agencies, community charities and local organizations.
• Skill in public speaking and lecturing.
• Skill in the preparation of educational materials and the presentation of programs.
• Skill in working with the general public, community groups, and other health care professionals.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver license is required at the time of application.

Conditions of Employment

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work of this classification is generally sedentary, but may require some traveling throughout the County and lifting and carrying in the set up of educational displays and presentations.

Conditions of Employment: Persons appointed to this classification may be required to work nights, evenings and weekends.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.