Outreach Worker - Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Administrative Officer I) - Non-Merit

Salary $32,779.
00 - $46,834.
00 Annually Location Towson, MD Job Type NON MERIT Job Number NM.
102 10-2023 Department HHS/CLINICAL SERVICES Opening Date 10/16/2023 Closing Date Continuous DESCRIPTION BENEFITS QUESTIONS Regular Schedule: 30 hours per week A Non-Merit vacancy exists in Clinical Services/Women, Infants & Children (WIC), 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, provides outreach services to women of reproductive age, newly pregnant women, and women who have recently delivered.
These outreach services include addressing the need for smoking cessation, obesity interventions and sharing information to clients about prenatal care, health insurance to cover this care and services for family planning.
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 related to program information and breastfeeding promotion and support.
Promotes and supports breastfeeding among postpartum women by making telephone calls.
Develops and maintains resource lists.
Answers telephone inquiries regarding the program and breastfeeding support to the participants of the program.
Assists clients making application to the program.
Collects, tabulates, updates and maintains program records and statistics related to breastfeeding by program participants.
Assembles periodic statistical reports.
Examples of Other Duties May transport clients.
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 Required Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent Plus Two years' 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.
) 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.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.
Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study.
Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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.
Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.
(www.
WES.
org) Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Outreach Worker - Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Administrative Officer I) - Non-Merit Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204 You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Preferred Qualifications Experience providing advice and guidance to women breastfeeding their children Completion of the Maryland WIC Peer Counselor Training Program Ability to speak Spanish EXAMINATION PROCEDURE Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.
Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment New employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Persons appointed to this classification may be required to work nights, evenings and weekends.
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 setup of educational displays and presentations.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Agency Baltimore County Address 308 Allegheny Avenue Towson, Maryland, 21204 Phone 410-887-3135 Website https://www.
baltimorecountymd.
gov Regular Schedule: 30 hours per week A Non-Merit vacancy exists in Clinical Services/Women, Infants & Children (WIC), 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, provides outreach services to women of reproductive age, newly pregnant women, and women who have recently delivered.
These outreach services include addressing the need for smoking cessation, obesity interventions and sharing information to clients about prenatal care, health insurance to cover this care and services for family planning.
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 related to program information and breastfeeding promotion and support.
Promotes and supports breastfeeding among postpartum women by making telephone calls.
Develops and maintains resource lists.
Answers telephone inquiries regarding the program and breastfeeding support to the participants of the program.
Assists clients making application to the program.
Collects, tabulates, updates and maintains program records and statistics related to breastfeeding by program participants.
Assembles periodic statistical reports.
Examples of Other Duties May transport clients.
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 Required Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent Plus Two years' 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.
) 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.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.
Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study.
Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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.
Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.
(www.
WES.
org) Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Outreach Worker - Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Administrative Officer I) - Non-Merit Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204 You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Preferred Qualifications Experience providing advice and guidance to women breastfeeding their children Completion of the Maryland WIC Peer Counselor Training Program Ability to speak Spanish EXAMINATION PROCEDURE Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.
Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment New employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Persons appointed to this classification may be required to work nights, evenings and weekends.
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 setup of educational displays and presentations.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time EmployeesBaltimore 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 EmployerBaltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplaceAll Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplaceBaltimore 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 ProgramOur 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 InsuranceIn 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 AccountsOpportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life InsuranceIn 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.
RetirementEmployees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Paid LeaveSick 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 LeaveJury LeaveMilitary LeaveBaltimore County Employees Federal Credit UnionMembership 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 DepositPayroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Deferred CompensationNationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
DisclaimerThis is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County.
Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration.
This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.