Community Development Assistant

Prince George's County Government, MD

Clinton MD, MD

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Behavioral Health, Community Development, Community and Social Services, Disease, Disease Prevention and Control, Environmental Health, Government, Health Department, Healthcare, Human Resources, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Procedure Development, Public Health, Regulations, Restaurant, Social Work, Technical Analysis
LOCATION
Clinton MD, MD
POSTED
11 days ago


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.


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.


*Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.*

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.
Job Type: Probationary FT
Agency: Department of Health
Location: 9314 Piscataway Road, Clinton MD

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