Prince George's County
Special Project Coordinator
Prince George's County, Clinton, Maryland, United States, 20735
Salary:
$58,890.00 - $87,000.00 Annually
Location :
Clinton MD, MD
Job Type:
Probationary FT
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
8974
Department:
Department of Health
Division:
Local Behavioral Health Authority
Opening Date:
11/20/2024
Closing Date:
12/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
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.
We are Prince George's Proud!
The Prince George's County Government
Department of Health
is seeking qualified applicants to fill a
Special Project Coordinator (Community Developer 3A) position, grade A24, in the Behavioral Health Services/Local Behavioral Health Authority.
About the Position
This is a senior level position that serves as coordinator of special projects within the LBHA, managing and overseeing various initiatives aimed at improving the provision of behavioral health services, supports best practices, monitors services, programs, and behavioral health providers in the Prince George's County Public Behavioral Health system to assure the provision of effective and efficient quality behavioral health services. Program monitoring consists of scheduled and unscheduled visits and interviews with providers and clients, housing inspections, client team meetings, Office of Health Care Quality licensing visits, analysis of service utilization data, promotion of continuity of care and collaboration with the Administrative Services Organization for Maryland.
About the Agency The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public's health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities. Examples of Work
Assists in the development of standards and procedures regulating the provision of services and ensures compliance with them. Prepares and submits special project reports as required by local government and grant agencies describing program activities and accomplishments, as well as any unmet needs within the Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS) Completes minimum program monitoring and evaluation site visits per schedule. Conducts scheduled and if determined necessary, unscheduled, program site monitoring visits to evaluate regulatory compliance and quality assurance standards. Performs housing inspections in accordance with ACT housing guidelines. Conducts investigations of complaints and prepares written report of resolution using LBHA procedures established for investigations. Prepares accurate and timely reports upon request and when assigned by the LBHA Manager. Determine service needs, gaps, and barriers within the Prince George's County Public Behavioral Health System in collaboration with LBHA staff and county and state providers. Provides relevant technical assistance, training to consumers, family members and providers, upon request or when assigned by the LBHA Manager. Performs other tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work willingly and cooperatively. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or public administration, social services, sociology, psychology, or related field; plus Two (2) years of responsible community development supervisory work. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Possess experience in the behavioral health field, project planning, coordination and monitoring of services, and other State mandated programs. Experience working with Assertive Community Treatment, In-Home Intervention Program for Children, and residential programming.
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION .
Additional Information
Job Location: 9314 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
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, if applicable. May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
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. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
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.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the
beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week) Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
Supplemental Pension Plan
Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
457(b) 403(b)
Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits
Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
For additional details, please visit:
01
I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications for the position.
Yes No
02
What is your highest level of completed education?
High School/GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate
03
Which best describes your major or program of study in college?
Business or Public Administration Social Services Sociology Psychology Other / Related Field None of the Above No College experience
04
If you selected "Other" to the previous question, please specify your major or program of study.
05
Do you have experience working within the Behavioral Health industry?
Yes No
06
If you answered yes to the previous question, explain in detail your experience to include dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. All experience listed must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of your application.
07
Please select the number of years of professional community development supervisory work that you possess supervising others?
Less than 1 year 1 year (12 months) 2 years (24 months) 3 years (36 months) 4+ years 5 or more years No Experience
08
If you selected one of the responses to question #7, list dates and places of employment associated with your experience. Please elaborate on the application and do not respond with "See Resume". (If this question does not apply to you, please type N/A in the space provided below). All experience listed must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of your application.
09
Please select the number of years you have working within a community liaison or a community developer role (non-supervisory).
Less than 1 year 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5+ years N/A
10
Do you have experience working within Prince George's County - Department of Health in a role of a Community Developer or Community Liaison?
Yes No
11
Please indicate your level of experience and proficiency using Microsoft PowerPoint in the course of your work.
Beginner Intermediate Advanced None
12
Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Yes No
Required Question
$58,890.00 - $87,000.00 Annually
Location :
Clinton MD, MD
Job Type:
Probationary FT
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
8974
Department:
Department of Health
Division:
Local Behavioral Health Authority
Opening Date:
11/20/2024
Closing Date:
12/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
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.
We are Prince George's Proud!
The Prince George's County Government
Department of Health
is seeking qualified applicants to fill a
Special Project Coordinator (Community Developer 3A) position, grade A24, in the Behavioral Health Services/Local Behavioral Health Authority.
About the Position
This is a senior level position that serves as coordinator of special projects within the LBHA, managing and overseeing various initiatives aimed at improving the provision of behavioral health services, supports best practices, monitors services, programs, and behavioral health providers in the Prince George's County Public Behavioral Health system to assure the provision of effective and efficient quality behavioral health services. Program monitoring consists of scheduled and unscheduled visits and interviews with providers and clients, housing inspections, client team meetings, Office of Health Care Quality licensing visits, analysis of service utilization data, promotion of continuity of care and collaboration with the Administrative Services Organization for Maryland.
About the Agency The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public's health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities. Examples of Work
Assists in the development of standards and procedures regulating the provision of services and ensures compliance with them. Prepares and submits special project reports as required by local government and grant agencies describing program activities and accomplishments, as well as any unmet needs within the Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS) Completes minimum program monitoring and evaluation site visits per schedule. Conducts scheduled and if determined necessary, unscheduled, program site monitoring visits to evaluate regulatory compliance and quality assurance standards. Performs housing inspections in accordance with ACT housing guidelines. Conducts investigations of complaints and prepares written report of resolution using LBHA procedures established for investigations. Prepares accurate and timely reports upon request and when assigned by the LBHA Manager. Determine service needs, gaps, and barriers within the Prince George's County Public Behavioral Health System in collaboration with LBHA staff and county and state providers. Provides relevant technical assistance, training to consumers, family members and providers, upon request or when assigned by the LBHA Manager. Performs other tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work willingly and cooperatively. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or public administration, social services, sociology, psychology, or related field; plus Two (2) years of responsible community development supervisory work. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Possess experience in the behavioral health field, project planning, coordination and monitoring of services, and other State mandated programs. Experience working with Assertive Community Treatment, In-Home Intervention Program for Children, and residential programming.
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION .
Additional Information
Job Location: 9314 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
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, if applicable. May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
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. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
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.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the
beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week) Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
Supplemental Pension Plan
Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
457(b) 403(b)
Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits
Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
For additional details, please visit:
01
I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications for the position.
Yes No
02
What is your highest level of completed education?
High School/GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate
03
Which best describes your major or program of study in college?
Business or Public Administration Social Services Sociology Psychology Other / Related Field None of the Above No College experience
04
If you selected "Other" to the previous question, please specify your major or program of study.
05
Do you have experience working within the Behavioral Health industry?
Yes No
06
If you answered yes to the previous question, explain in detail your experience to include dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. All experience listed must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of your application.
07
Please select the number of years of professional community development supervisory work that you possess supervising others?
Less than 1 year 1 year (12 months) 2 years (24 months) 3 years (36 months) 4+ years 5 or more years No Experience
08
If you selected one of the responses to question #7, list dates and places of employment associated with your experience. Please elaborate on the application and do not respond with "See Resume". (If this question does not apply to you, please type N/A in the space provided below). All experience listed must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of your application.
09
Please select the number of years you have working within a community liaison or a community developer role (non-supervisory).
Less than 1 year 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5+ years N/A
10
Do you have experience working within Prince George's County - Department of Health in a role of a Community Developer or Community Liaison?
Yes No
11
Please indicate your level of experience and proficiency using Microsoft PowerPoint in the course of your work.
Beginner Intermediate Advanced None
12
Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Yes No
Required Question