<p>Nature and Variety of Work</p> <p>Come join our team!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This position is limited term grant funded (LTGF). Positions designated as limited-term grant-funded are temporary in nature and the employment period is contingent upon the grant's continued funding availability.</p> <p>This position does not offer benefits.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The Prince George's County Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Community Developer (Community Developer 2G),gradeG21 position, in the Behavioral Health Division.</p> <p>About the Position</p> <p>This is entry level professional work in the areas of (1) community liaison/development/advocacy or 2) services work among client populations (e.g. youth, aged, community action, housing development, health, etc. Incumbents participate in the collection, analysis and summarization of data relating to the administration of the program to which assigned. Work is performed under close supervision of a higher Community Developer or other supervisory position. Work performance is evaluated in terms of accuracy and compliance with established guidelines and procedures, Upon the satisfactory completion of a probationary period, entry level incumbents may, at management's discretion, be non-competitively promoted to the Community Developer II, full performance level.</p> <p>About the Agency</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Examples of Work</p> <ul> <li>Receives referrals from DSS programs. </li><li>Refers clients to community based behavioral health providers for screening & assessment to determine the presence of a substance use disorder. </li><li>Provides case management services to Child Welfare, Family Preservation, Infants at Risk, and Child Protective Services clients. </li><li>Maintains accurate case records and maintains timely documentation in the EPIC EMR. </li><li>Refers clients to other resources and services, such as job placement services and support groups. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree with major course work in business or public administration, social service, sociology, psychology, or other fields. </li><li>One (1) year of responsible work experience. </li><li>Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license. </li></ul> <p>Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience mayalso be considered.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Possession of a valid certification of license from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists or Maryland Board of Social Workers such as: CAC-AD, CSC-AD, ADT, LCADC, LGPC, LCCC, LMSW, LCSW-C </li><li>Possess an additional 1-2 years' experience providing drug and alcohol screenings, assessment, case management, referral and linkage. </li></ul> <p>EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Tentative Interview Dates: March 17, 18, & 19. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.</p> <p>Job Location: 925 Brightseat Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20785</p> <p>Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):</p> <ul> <li>Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. </li><li>Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties. </li><li>Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings. </li><li>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. </li></ul>