<p>Regular Schedule: up to 34 hours per week, no more than 350 total hours within a school year.</p> <p>A Seasonal - Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Clinical Services, Dental Program, Department of Health and Human Services.</p> <p>Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.</p> <p>A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.</p> <p>Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.</p> <p>All interested candidates must apply at this time.</p> <p>List all promotionsand changes in job duties due toreclassificationas separate work experience on your application.</p> <p>Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Examples of Duties</p> <p>Under general supervision, provides dental health education programs for the Baltimore County Dental Program at assigned sites.</p> <ul> <li>Presents dental health education to elementary schools and senior centers using props and audio-visual aids. </li><li>Distributes educational materials, toothbrushes and parental consents forms to all students during the dental health education presentation. </li><li>Drives personal vehicle between dental health education sites in Baltimore County, must have reliable transportation. </li><li>Occasionally attends health fairs and community outreach events. </li><li>Performs other related duties as required </li></ul> <p>(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of required qualifications for similar positions. They may not include all of the essential job duties of each position. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job duties listed.)</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Dental Assistant training and/or graduation from an accredited Dental Hygiene program</p> <p>Plus</p> <p>One year working in a dental office or other dental health care setting, providing patient care.</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills, andAbilities</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of the methods for proper tooth brushing and flossing. </li><li>Knowledge of the proper nutrition for healthy snack consumption. </li><li>Skill in public speaking. </li><li>Skill in presenting dental health education to individuals and communicating with small groups of children and senior citizens. </li><li>Skills in working with the general public. </li><li>Ability to demonstrate proper tooth brushing and flossing. </li><li>Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, school personnel and senior center personnel. </li><li>Ability to demonstrate proper tooth brushing and flossing. </li><li>Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, school personnel and senior center personnel. </li></ul> <p>Licenses or Certificates</p> <p>Possession of a valid drivers' license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license at time of appointment.</p> <p>Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education</p> <p>Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.</p> <p>Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.</p> <p>Proof of Degree Equivalency</p> <p>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. (www.WES.org)</p> <p>Mail or deliver documents to:</p> <p>ATTN: Dental Health Educator (Seasonal) - Non-Merit</p> <p>Office of Human Resources</p> <p>Baltimore County Government</p> <p>308 Allegheny Ave.</p> <p>Towson, MD 21204</p> <p>You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.</p> <p>EXAMINATION PROCEDURE</p> <p>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. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.</p> <p>Conditions of Employment</p> <p>Physical and Environmental Conditions</p> <p>This position requires standing most of the day and occasionally going up and down stairs. All supplies including dental props, educational materials, toothbrushes and parental consent forms must be carried from classroom to classroom throughout the school day.</p> <p>Drug Screen and Employment Background Investigation</p> <p>Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.</p>