Community Developer II

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions; Capitol Heights (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions in Capitol Heights, MD is seeking 2 temporary Community Developer II/Case Managers. The role focuses on providing information on government programs, assessing eligibility, and enrolling clients into county programs.

The work is in-office, Monday through Friday, with a $22 per hour rate based on experience. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or related fields and at least one year of relevant work experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding of research methods in social and economic programs.
• Knowledge of coordinating public works, social service, and related agencies.
• Ability to summarize data and present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepares written and oral presentations describing program analyses.
• Participates in developing capital and operational plans for social programs.
• Coordinates activities of field personnel and contract administrators.
• Completes statistical and program reports for assistance continuation.
• Investigates discrimination in housing, education, employment, and public accommodations.
• Coordinates civic groups and organizations to foster fair conditions.
• Supports development of comprehensive plans for community development.
• Assists in development and monitoring of financial accounting for programs.

Skills

Research methods

Community development

Team collaboration

Diverse populations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business or public administration, social service, sociology, psychology, or related field

Job description

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions is looking for 2 temporary Community Developer II/Case Managers. Provide information regarding our Customer's Government Program. Respond to inquiries regarding eligibility. Conduct quarterly assessments and complete excel spreadsheet with assessment information. Enroll clients into county Program and update files.

DURATION

• July 1 - June 2027

RATE

• $22 Based on experience.

LOCATION

• Capitol Heights, MD - In office position

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares written and oral presentations describing results of analyses of research and planning information relative to such programs as housing, education, economic, aging, youth services, health services, etc.
• Participate in the development of capital and operational plans for a large variety of social, economic and health related programs.
• Assists in coordinating the activities of field personnel, including housing inspectors, financial advisors, community organizers, and contract administrators, involved in enforcement program.
• Completes a variety of statistical and program reports necessary to ensure continuation of local, state or federal assistance.
• Investigates and reports upon alleged incidents of discrimination in housing, education, employment, and public accommodations.
• Coordinates the activities of civic groups, churches, business, labor organizations, and other individuals or groups interested in fostering fair and impartial conditions in human relations.
• Provides research and report writing assistance in the development of comprehensive plans in support of local, state or federal community development functions.
• Assists in the development and monitoring of financial accounting and management systems as they relate to specific programs.
• May be required to use automated equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree with major course work in business or public administration, social service, sociology, psychology, or other fields; plus one (1) year of responsible work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of sources of information and research methods in the fields of physical, social, and/or economic community development, as well as human group behavior.
• Working knowledge of the interrelationships between a variety of federal, state and local public works, utility, social service and law enforcement functions and agencies.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations or their group representatives as well as with representatives of social service agencies operating related programs.
• Ability to collect and summarize, analyze and interpret a variety of socio-economic and related data.
• Ability to describe observations, state arguments, and propose recommendations clearly, accurately, and concisely, both orally and in writing.

CERTIFICATIONS

• N/A

WORKING HOURS

• Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree with major course work in business or public administration, social service, sociology, psychology, or other fields

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America. Sponsorship will not be a part of this contract
• Must successfully complete a Blue Sky and customer background screening

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at www.bsis-llc.com. Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.