Community Development Assistant

Prince George's County Government • Clinton MD, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is entry level para-professional community development work in support of professional staff in such areas as (1) community liaison/development/advocacy, or (2) social services among client populations (e.g., youth, aged, community action, housing development, health, etc.). Work is performed under close supervision of a Community Developer position or other designated supervisory position and is evaluated in terms of technical accuracy and conformance with established procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations. Upon the satisfactory completion of a probationary period, entry level incumbents may be non-competitively promoted to the II full performance level at management's discretion.

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
• Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
• EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry para-professional assignments.
• Assists with the conducting of fact-finding and assessment of client needs.
• Screens for financial and residential eligibility in accordance with federal and state WIC guideline/regulations.
• Interprets assessment data and accurately determines nutrition risk according to State WIC policies and procedures.
• Assigns and documents appropriate food packages based on current WIC policy and procedures found in the WIC Local Agency Procedure Manual.
• Assists with the planning, development, and enforcement of regular scheduled programs and special events or activities for clients; assists with the development and implementation of plans to establish liaison with and acquire support services.
• Collaborates with other coworkers and supervisors to accomplish program mission and goals.
• Assists with the establishment and maintenance of supplies, equipment, transportation and other logistical services.
• Prepares and submits reports and data for management purposes.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED