community health outreach worker ii

GRADE

ASTD7\r

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Talbot County Health Department\r
Talbot County Early Head Start\r
305 Glenwood Avenue�\r
Easton, MD 21601\r

Main Purpose of Job

The Child Development Teacher provides comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and\r
parent involvement services to qualified children ages 0 to 3 years and their families. CDTs\r
provide primary caregiving activities to the children as well as activities designed to promote\r
their social, creative, physical and cognitive growth.\r
The Child Development Teacher supports the mission of Talbot County Early Head Start to\r
nurture children, empower parents, and strengthen families by providing comprehensive,\r
year-round early childhood and family development services to qualified families. The Child\r
Development Teacher also supports the mission by providing caregiving and physical,\r
emotional and learning support to children with special needs.\r

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r
Experience: One year of experience in providing information on health care and disease prevention within the community. \r
Notes:\r
1. Candidates may substitute experience providing assistance to individuals in a health care or social services setting�on a year-for-year basis for the required education. \r
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Health Services classifications or Health Services and specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.�\r

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:\r
-Ninety-hour (90) Early Childhood Education certificate\r
-Forty-five hour (45) Infant Toddler certificate�\r
-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification\r

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.\r

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

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r
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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
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to �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
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at \r
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 or��\r
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service \r
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r