Community Development Assistant

Prince George's County; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Hyattsville is seeking a Community Development Assistant in the Women, Infants, and Children Division. The role involves supporting professional staff with community liaison work and social services. Applicants need a high school diploma and relevant courses in business, psychology, or sociology. The position is entry-level and fulfills a vital role in aiding the community. Candidates should be prepared to meet training standards and may be subject to background checks.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have graduated from high school and completed relevant college level courses.
• Experience requiring independent action based on mature judgment is preferred.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry para-professional assignments under close supervision.
• Screen for eligibility according to WIC regulations.
• Determine nutrition risk based on assessment data.
• Collaborate with coworkers to achieve program goals.

Education

High school diploma with college courses in business, psychology, or sociology

Job description

Overview

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George’s County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Community Development Assistant position, grade A12-A14, in the Women, Infants, and Children Division.

About the Position

This is entry level para-professional community development work in support of a professional staff in such areas as (1) community liaison/development/advocacy, or (2) social services among client populations (e.g., youth, aged, community action, housing development, health, etc.). Work is performed under close supervision of a Community Developer position or other designated supervisory position and is evaluated in terms of technical accuracy and conformance with established procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations.

Upon the satisfactory completion of a probationary period, entry level incumbents may be non-competitively promoted to the II full performance level at management's discretion.

About the Agency

The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry para-professional assignments.
• Screens for financial and residential eligibility in accordance with federal and state WIC guideline/regulations.
• Interprets assessment data and accurately determines nutrition risk according to State WIC policies and procedures.
• Assigns and documents appropriate food packages based on current WIC policy and procedures found in the WIC Local Agency Procedure Manual. Assists with the planning, development, and enforcement of regular scheduled programs and special events or activities for clients; assists with the development and implementation of plans to establish liaison with and acquire support services.
• Collaborates with other coworkers and supervisors to accomplish program mission and goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, supplemented by college level courses in business, psychology, or sociology.
• Experience in work requiring independent action based on mature judgment.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Job Location

7836 Central Ave Landover, Md. 20785

Conditions of Employment

Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.