State of Maryland · 12 hours ago
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR (INTERNAL ONLY) COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES II, HEALTH SERVICES
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expThe State of Maryland is seeking a Community Engagement Program Coordinator to support the Howard County Health Department's Bureau of Assessment, Planning and Communications and Local Health Improvement Coalition initiatives. The role involves coordinating meetings and community health education activities, project management, and responding to public health emergencies as needed.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintains knowledge of Statewide agencies, facilities and community organizations providing health- related services to Howard County residents
Recommends, plans, implements, and evaluates activities and strategies related to HCHD/LHIC specific programs and strategic plan objectives
Establishes organized virtual, in person and hybrid meetings and events with clearly defined goals, objectives and action items and provides follow-up to facilitate implementation of identified actions/deliverables
Coordinates all aspects of specified HCHD/LHIC meetings, programs, conferences, symposia, etc. including virtual, in person and hybrid meeting logistics; agenda and activity development; meeting facilitation; communication; planning and implementation of actions; etc
Tracks and documents data related to all activities for reporting, evaluation and Quality Improvement efforts
Assists with updating LHIC procedures and program manuals annually, and as needed to ensure they reflect current policies and requirements
Maintains liaison and cooperative relationships with a variety LHIC participating organizations and Health Department partners
Communicates effectively with co-workers, management, and cross-Departmental partners; community partners, program participants, and general public
Develops and provides accessible presentations and represent HCHD/LHIC initiatives within community partner programs and outreach to the general public in coordination with Supervisor, LHIC, and other Bureaus; Develops and updates website content, Social Media and other LHIC Communication channels and engages members with health-related services and resources for Howard County residents
Performs other related duties as assigned, including but not limited to
Accepts responsibility for special projects and other duties as assigned
Participates in appropriate professional education and training for roles and responsibilities of work assignments, as requested or approved by Supervisor
Communicates professionally with Supervisor, HCHD coworkers, MDH staff, and other partners and community agencies
Complies with HCHD/MDH policies and procedures
Participates in Emergency Preparedness trainings, exercises or actual emergencies
Participates in seasonal flu clinics, as approved by Supervisor
Serves on affiliated Health Department Committees as assigned
Possesses a broad understanding of HCHD services and can refer to other programs. Participates in necessary drills and exercises, responds to emergencies as appropriate, keeps abreast of policies and procedures in the program, bureau and department. Completes all required trainings. Participates in quality improvement efforts within the program
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
One year of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources
Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience
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
Preferred
Experience organizing and facilitating virtual, hybrid and in-person meetings and events
Experience using Microsoft Office suite and virtual meeting platforms
Experience with content management with websites and social media
Experience coordinating, facilitating and conducting health education workshops, trainings and outreach events
Experience organizing, and using written/oral communication
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Company
State of Maryland
Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Piercy
Senior Advisor for Program Innovation to the Chief Technology Officer State of Maryland, MDTHINK
Michele Thomas
Chief Technology Officer, State of Maryland
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