Community Development Assistant

Community Development Assistant

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.

The Prince George's County Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Community Development Assistant (Community Development Assistant I/IIA) grade A12/14 position, in the Family Health Services Division (WIC Program) Division.

About the Position: This is entry level para-professional community development work in support of 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.

Examples of Work:

• Performs entry para-professional assignments.
• Assists with the conducting of fact-finding and assessment of client needs.
• 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.
• Assists with the establishment and maintenance of supplies, equipment, transportation and other logistical services.
• Prepares and submits reports and data for management purposes.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

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

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: Mid-late July. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 9314 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD, 20735

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• 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.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• 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.

Only online applications will be accepted.

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Internal Applicants: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.