Recovery Case Worker

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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.

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 Recovery Support Case Worker (Community Developer I/II) grade A18-A21 position, in the Behavioral Health Services Division.

This is a full-time professional position proving case management and skill-building services to adolescents participating in the Recovery Clubhouse program. Work is performed under the general supervision of a high-level supervisor. Work performance is evaluated in terms of quality, timeliness, and production.

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.

• Facilitates life skills and skill-building groups.
• Attends and provides transportation to Clubhouse field trips.
• Provides program transportation by picking up and dropping off program participants.
• Documents all client encounters accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participates in program outreach activities.

• Bachelor's Degree with major course work in business or public administration, social service, sociology, psychology, or other fields.
• Responsible work experience which includes coordination of group activities, preferably including work with disadvantaged individuals.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.

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

• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience documenting peer-style data in EPIC medical records system.
• Six (6)+ years' experience providing recovery-related services to at-risk youth.
• Familiarity with local resources and treatment centers/providers in Prince George's County, MD.
• Familiarity with Prince George's County Government Policies and Procedures.

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

Job Location
: 1817 Brightseat Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20785

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,…