Community Development Assistant

About the role

The Prince George’s County Department of Health is seeking a Community Development Assistant (Community Development Assistant I/IIA) grade A12/14 position in the Family Health Services Division (WIC Program).

Responsibilities

• Performs entry para-professional assignments.
• Aids in conducting fact-finding and assessing client needs.
• Screens for financial and residential eligibility in accordance with federal and state WIC guidelines.
• Interprets assessment data and accurately determines nutrition risk according to State WIC policies.
• Assigns and documents appropriate food packages based on current WIC policy.
• Aids in planning, developing, and enforcing regular scheduled programs and special events for clients.
• Aids in establishing and maintaining supplies, equipment, transportation, and other logistical services.
• Prepares and submits reports and data for management purposes.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school, supplemented by college level courses in business, psychology, or sociology.
• Experience in work requiring independent action based on mature judgment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school, supplemented by college level courses in business, psychology, or sociology.
• Experience: Experience in work requiring independent action based on mature judgment.

Skills

• Ability to perform entry para-professional assignments.
• Ability to assist with conducting fact-finding and assessing client needs.
• Ability to screen for financial and residential eligibility.
• Ability to interpret assessment data and determine nutrition risk.
• Ability to assign and document appropriate food packages.
• Ability to assist with planning and enforcing programs.
• Ability to maintain supplies, equipment, transportation, and logistical services.
• Ability to prepare and submit reports and data.

Benefits

Salary range transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Pay

Tentative interview dates: Mid-late July. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Schedule

Job Location: 9314 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD, 20735

Conditions of Employment

• Must meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Must wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Must successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Must be willing and able to serve as an essential employee.

Eligibility to Work

• Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
• Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Prince George’s County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.