Community Developer 1G

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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.

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 limited benefits.

The Prince George’s County Department of Family Services is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Coordinator/Case Manager (
Community Developer 1G
), grade G18
, in the Children, Youth, and Families Division
.

The Coordinator/ Case Manager will organize, monitor, assist, and ensure that all delivered services by the Case Manager team meet the needs of the youth and families participating in the Children in Need of Support (CINS). This includes assisting Case Managers in monitoring, reviewing and assisting with implementing and executing service provisions based on the core components of the CINS program Scope of Services.

This position requires a combination of administrative/office duties, monitoring/case review, field/outreach work and a caseload of 10-15 clients.

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.

• Maintain a caseload of 10-15 clients.

• Provide case management services to children, youth, and their families referred to through the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) and other child-serving agencies.

• Monitor and screen initial referrals, assign, and monitor Case Manager caseload.

• Monitor, review, and assist Case Managers

• Coordination of data collection, evaluation, and tracking activities of Case Manager.

• Prepare monthly report for submission to DJS.

• Prepare annual report.

• Develop and maintain relationships with referring agencies staff and community organizations (i.e., school system, Pupil Personnel Workers, Inter-agency Council, etc.,).

• Work with CYFD Administrative Assistant to prepare fiscal memos for program activities.

• Coordinate program activities, contact vendors and other sources relevant to CINS programming.

• Schedule and facilitate meetings geared towards meeting CINS objectives.

• Participate in Request for Application? Proposals process by researching and gathering data/information.

• Participate in county-wide community outreach activities/events.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• 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.

An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the…