Extended Services Coordinator, Grant Services Specialist I (NCS) - Baltimore City Health Department

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
 

Salary Range:    

$35,120.00 – $43,901.00 Annually
 

Hiring Salary Range:

$35,120.00 - $39,510.50 Annually

Get to Know Us    
Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

NOTE: GRANT POSITIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Job Summary   
The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) seeks an Extended Services Coordinator. Founded in 1793, BCHD is the oldest health department in the country, with over 800 employees and an annual budget of $208 million, that aims to protect health, eliminate disparities, and ensure the well-being of every resident of Baltimore through education, advocacy, and direct service delivery. BCHD's wide-ranging responsibilities include maternal and child health, youth wellness, school health, senior services, animal control, restaurant inspections, violence prevention, emergency preparedness, STI/HIV treatment, and acute and chronic disease prevention. The Extended Services Coordinator will advise clients on available City, State and private services and programs; provides clients with handouts, brochures and related documents for their information and use. This position is responsible for maintain accurate, up-to-date and detailed client case records and files and ensure the confidentiality of client case records and files.

Essential Functions    

• Develop collaborative relationships with families while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Determine with families their concern, priorities and needs of the child and family.
• Jointly develop and revise Individualized Family Service (IFSP) plans.
• Effectively monitor and adhere to the required timelines for Part C and Part B and maintain all required paperwork and documentation in the Maryland Online IFSP.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
 

AND
 

Experience: Have six months of experience performing administrative duties.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. 
 

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLYING. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities    

• Maintains accurate, up-to-date and detailed client case records and files; ensures the confidentiality of client case records and files.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date and detailed client case records and files; ensures the confidentiality of client case records and files.
• Writes reports, correspondence and evaluations concerning the status of clients, problem resolution and long-term plans and strategies.
• Enter client data into a database record system.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Additional Information

Background Check  
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.

Probation    
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory probation.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.  The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER