Early Childhood Development and Care Navigator

About the role

This is advanced management-level professional and administrative work directing the Strategic Partnerships and Impact Division within the Department of Social Services. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, administering, and evaluating division operations that advance strategic partnerships, community engagement, organizational innovation, and cross-functional initiatives that support the Department's mission and County priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, administers, and evaluates division operations.
• Establishes division goals, objectives, strategic priorities, policies, procedures, and performance measures.
• Supervises professional and administrative staff.
• Directs division operations, manages resources, oversees budgets, evaluates organizational performance, and recommends operational improvements that support departmental priorities.
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, philanthropic partners, and private-sector organizations.
• Represents the Department in collaborative initiatives designed to improve services and strengthen community outcomes.
• Directs high-impact strategic initiatives designed to improve service delivery and community outcomes.
• Oversees implementation of the Child Care Expansion and Quality Improvement Act, including administration of the County Child Care Navigator Program.
• Cross-coordinates cross-functional initiatives, develops strategic plans, and evaluates program effectiveness using measurable performance.
• Identifies funding opportunities and develops grant proposals supporting departmental priorities.
• Oversees grant administration and reporting.
• Promotes innovation through research, pilot initiatives, and organizational improvement projects.
• Captures special initiatives assigned by executive leadership’s indicators.
• Conducts policy research and legislative analysis.
• Develops executive briefings, presentations, reports, and policy recommendations.
• Advises executive leadership on emerging issues affecting human services, strategic partnerships, and community impact initiatives.
• Captures responses to County Executive and County Qualifications Minimum Qualifications.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Services, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of responsible community development work experience with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.

Qualifications

• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered; however, there is no substitution for the required supervisory experience.
• Five to seven (5 to 7) years of experience in early childhood development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five to seven (5 to 7) years of experience in early childhood development.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Tentative Interview Dates: September 14, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Schedule

Tentative Interview Dates: September 14, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• 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. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed.

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace