Dementia Navigation Program Coordinator (LTGF)
Grant-funded coordinator role in Prince George's County's Department of Family Services (Aging and Disabilities Division) that administers a Dementia Navigation program — coordinating services for people with Alzheimer's/dementia and family caregivers via case management, data collection, grant reporting, facility monitoring, and community outreach from the Capitol Heights, MD office.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Capitol Heights, MD
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field
- Two years of responsible community development supervisory work (no substitution allowed)
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license
- Willing and able to serve as an essential employee, reporting during standard or non-standard hours and emergencies
- Successfully pass preemployment checks (reference checks, background investigations, drug screenings)
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Nice to have
- Knowledge of research methods in sociology, community planning, or public administration related to community development
- Knowledge of human relations and group behavior, especially organizing support for improvement programs for the disadvantaged
- Knowledge of interrelationships of federal, state, and local public works, social service, law enforcement, and educational functions
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations or their group representatives
Full description
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team
Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.
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.
About the Position
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.
About the AgencyThe 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.
Examples of Work
- 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.