Asian Health Education Coordinator; Program Specialist , Grade 18

Overview

Please note:

The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $62,328 – $88,885, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.

The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.

As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential.

HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.

The Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI) is currently recruiting an enthusiastic professional to serve as the Health Education Coordinator. The Health Education Coordinator is responsible for raising awareness of health disparities in the Asian American community and facilitating organizations to develop programming to address these concerns. The Health Education Coordinator will play a significant role in the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the deliverables of health education programming that lead to improved health, wellness, and quality of life.

• Design, implement, and evaluate health education initiatives on various health-related topics, access to care, and other social determinants of health using PDSA cycle.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on health disparities impacting the AAPI community.
• Compile local resources and share information with targeted constituent groups.
• Supports administrative services.

Experience:

One (1) year of professional experience in health education, public health programming, or community outreach, including the design, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives specifically serving the Asian American community.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree

LICENSE:
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence when required for job-related duties

Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

At least one of the following certifications:

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
• Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)
• Certified in Public Health (CPH)
• Health Disparities and Health Inequality Certificate

Experience working with the Asian American or Pacific Islander community in the past 2 years. Proficient in at least one Asian language. Public speaking experience delivering presentations or workshops.

Montgomery County Maryland