Aging & Disabilities Options Counselor

Prince George's County, Maryland

Largo (MD)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Prince George’s County Government seeks an entry-level Options Counselor in the Aging and Disabilities Division to provide information, counseling, and follow-up services to individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. The role links clients with Medicaid and related programs and requires a Bachelor's degree plus a valid driver’s license.

Work is performed under supervision with potential non-competitive promotion after probation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.
An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provides information, assistance, options counseling, and follow-up services to improve quality of life for individuals with disabilities and caregivers.
Connects clients to program areas such as Medicaid Waiver programs and related services.
Gathers financial documents and assists with enrollment or applications for waivers.
Performs ongoing case management including evaluation, care plan development, and quarterly visits to monitor services.
Collaborates with Health Department and other community organizations to support program operations.