Human Services Associate - Non-Merit

Salary: $22.99 - $32.38 Hourly
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: NON-MERIT
Job Number: NM.142 12-25
Department: HHS/COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date: 01/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week.

A non-merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community Health Services, Department of Health and Human Services. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

NOTE: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties


Under general supervision provides tobacco enforcement and tobacco retail education to vendors in Baltimore County. Collaborates and assist in monitoring of community and faith-based organizations and schools including college and universities awarded grants to develop and coordinate health-related messaging around tobacco use. Provides outreach and education to public regarding the health impact of tobacco use.

• Works collaboratively with organizations seeking and awarded grant funds to provide tobacco education to individuals at highest risk to youth initiation and chronic disease related to tobacco use.
• Assist in developing community grant applications focusing on prevention and cessation of tobacco and nicotine use, particularly related to electronic smoking devices.
• Provides outreach both individual and group health education.
• Provides assistance to various community/faith-based organizations and schools regarding health messaging and community outreach.
• Attends meetings and training sessions.
• Conducts tobacco enforcement and tobacco education within Baltimore County.
• Attends tobacco hearings related to enforcement of tobacco regulations.
• Monitors and evaluates tobacco enforcement and retailer education with the goal of reducing underage access to tobacco products.
• Attends court arraignments and hearings as needed.
• Prepares statistical and summary reports as requested.

EXAMPLES OF OTHER DUTIES

• Assists in implementing corrective actions related to problem areas in overall program.
• May act as lead worker.
• Assist Program Manager in development of community grant applications
• Assist and facilitate trainings to community organizations seeking grants related to tobacco/nicotine prevention and cessation resources.
• Provide outreach and education to increase awareness and knowledge related to health conditions causes by tobacco/nicotine use.
• May transport other enforcement personnel and preform field visits.
• Assists tobacco retailers, community-based organizations and schools to understand enforcement, education and health messaging related to tobacco purchasing and use.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science.
Current drivers license

(Experience as described in essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):

• Knowledge of the theories and principles of human behavior, growth and development, mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, and problems related to socioeconomic factors.
• Basic knowledge of local, state and federal regulations related to tobacco enforcement, community-based outreach and health-related messaging and education to individuals and groups.
• Writing skill necessary to complete forms, legal documents and records, and reports.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct tobacco enforcement and retail education.
• Ability to make appropriate referrals.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
• Ability to appropriately handle hostile individuals and those experiencing a crisis.
• Ability to understand the rules and procedures of the courts and criminal justice system.
• Ability to interpret Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines for human services professionals.
• Ability to read and understand professional journals and other publications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Preferred):

• Knowledge of the organization and role of assigned program within the County and State structure.
• Knowledge of community resources and support groups available to clients.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines including those of the courts and criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to performance of duties.
• Skill in public speaking
• Skill related to development of community grants process
• Skill in conducting tobacco enforcement independently.
• Skill in making appropriate referrals related to tobacco enforcement and prevention education.
• Skill in handling hostile individuals.
• Skill in crisis intervention.
• Skill in outreach and education.
• Skill in working collaboratively with multiple agencies to create and promote health related education and messaging.
• Ability to lead and instruct other workers within the program.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (

Mail or deliver documents to :
ATTN: Human Services Associate - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Be sure to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment
Physical and Environmental Conditions

These positions are essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activities.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including ,but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.


Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
01


The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02


Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience/History" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03


Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.

• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a commercial, Class A Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a commercial, Class B Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement.
• Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a non-commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Provisional Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Driver's License Learners Permit.
• I do not have a driver's license.

04


Positions in this classification handle very sensitive and confidential information. Mishandling and/or communication of this sensitive and confidential information will result in termination of employment. I understand the above statement and agree with the resulting consequences of my actions in regards to the mishandling of sensitive and confidential information.

• Yes
• No

05


Select the option that best describes your combination of education and experience.

• High school diploma or an appropriate equivalent plus four years of experience rendering community health services.
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university, plus two years of experience rendering community health services.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a social or behavioral science.
• I do not have any of the above combinations of education and experience.

06


Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "I do not have any of the above combinations of education and experience" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" to this question.
07


Do you have experience conducting outreach and education related to health, such as tobacco/substance use education and chronic disease?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have experience assisting applicants applying for community-based grants to understand eligibility requirements, both programmatic and financial?

• Yes
• No

09


Do you have experience tracking data, statistics and a program inventory?

• Yes
• No

10


Employees in this classification may be assigned to a work shift which includes nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Employees in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies, and will be required to work overtime as needed. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

11


The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) by the closing date, your application will not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

Required Question