Dementia Navigation Program Coordinator; LTGF

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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 various Dementia Navigation Program Coordinator (Community Developer 3G), grade G24, in the Aging and Disabilities Division.

This is senior-level professional work whereby the incumbent administers the Dementia Navigation Grant that ensures that appropriate services to individuals with Alzheimer's or a dementia related disorder and family caregivers are assisted, by proper planning, organizational, and management skills; coordinating the implementation of the dementia navigation initiative, managing the day-to-day operations of the grant and workflow, data collection, reporting, facility monitoring, and other essential task.

Work is performed under the supervision of a Community Developer IV or other designated supervisory position.

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.

• Incumbent assist with completing tasks related to data collection, statistical and narrative reports and other administrative functions; assist with providing case management services and/or functions in the area of administration, and daily activities within assigned programs.
• Assist with program analysis, client eligibility, and screening program participants.
• Ensure clients are provided with current information that links them to program and services; assist with researching and identifying service needs for targeted populations.
• Provides counseling to clients and other assistance required in assigned program.
• Distribute and disseminate promotional and programmatic material throughout the community via speaking engagement, information tables and other outreach opportunities that can occur during evening and weekend hours.
• Prepare correspondence and referrals regarding program services to agencies, individuals, or the community.
• Monitor adult day care participants supported by the Dementia Navigation grant.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of responsible community development supervisory work.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered; however, there is NO substitution for the required supervisory experience.

• Knowledge of sources of information and…