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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 Family Services is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an
Options Counselor position
(Community Assistant III), grade G-17 within its
Aging & Disabilities Services Division.
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.
This position does offer benefits.
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.
About the Position The Prince George’s County Department of Family Services is seeking a qualified applicant to fill a Limited Term Grant Funded (LTGF) Community Developer Assistant III position, grade G-17, within its Aging and Disability Services Division. This is para-professional work and the incumbent will provide information, assistance, options counseling, and follow-up services to improve or enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and caregivers; connecting to program areas, which include the Community First Choice Options Waiver Program; Disabilities Options Counselor Program; Disabilities Apprenticeship Program; Maryland Access Program/Federal Financial Participation; State Public Guardianship Program, State Senior Care Program; State Senior Information and Assistance Program; and Title III-E Family Caregiving Program. Work is performed under the supervision of a Community Developer IV or other designated supervisory position.
About the Agency The Department of Family Services improves the quality of life and overall well-being of the communities by providing information, assistance and referrals, as well as promoting and developing high quality, innovative programs that educate, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity. The department is responsible for providing assistance to some of the County’s most vulnerable citizens – children, families, victims of domestic violence, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, veterans, and seniors. The department is comprised of three divisions that serve the aging and disabled, victims of domestic violence, as well as children, youth and families in need of support and resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from high school, supplemented by college level work in business, psychology or sociology.
- One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in community development field.
An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of sources of information and research methods in the fields of sociology, community planning, or public administration, especially as related to the particular program aspect of community development to which assigned.
- Knowledge of human relations and group behavior, especially with respect to organizing and eliciting support for improvement programs for the disadvantaged.
- Knowledge of the interrelationships of a variety of federal, state, and local public works, social service, law enforcement and educational functions, institutions, and agencies.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse population or their group representatives.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
