Outreach Worker (Towson)

Outreach Worker needed for our government client in Towson. The Outreach Worker will perform routine community outreach for a countywide tobacco use prevention and cessation health program with the goal of educating the public while increasing enrollment and participation.   Three month contract position.   The non-negotiable pay rate is $19.00 per hour.  

Essential Duties:

• Meet and make presentations to individuals, organizations and community groups to explain, publicize and promote the tobacco use prevention health program.
• Represents the program at health fairs, community events, classes, seminars and other gathers.
• Assists with displays.
• Assembles and distributes literature, brochures, pamphlets and other related materials.
• Promotes program participation  by making telephone calls and direct contact in the community.
• Develops and maintains resource lists.
• Answers telephone inquires regarding the program and provides routine information to the public.
• Assists clients submitting applications to the program.
• Collects, tabulates, updates and maintain program records and statistics.
• Assembles periodic statistical reports.

Qualifications:

• Two years of clerical experience working with the public in a health related environment.
• Good public speaking skills with the ability to build relationships are required.
• Must have a valid Driver's License, own vehicle and good driving record.
• Must be able to work 34 hours a week Monday through Thursday from at 8:30 am through 4:00 pm and Friday from 8:30 am-3:00 pm with a 30 minute non paid lunch.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.