Options Counselor

What You'll Do:

• 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.
• Provides counseling to clients and other assistance required in assigned program.
• Distribute and disseminate promotional and programmatic material throughout the community via speaking engagement, information tables and other outreach opportunities that can occur during evening and weekend hours.
• Prepare correspondence and referrals regarding program services to agencies, individuals, or the community.
• 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.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Sociology, Psychology, Business or Public Administration or other closely related fields; plus, responsible work experience that included coordination of group activities, preferably working with disadvantaged individuals; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of sources of information and research methods in the fields of sociology, community planning, or public administration, especially as related to the particular program aspect of community development to which assigned.
• Knowledge of human relations and group behavior, especially with respect to organizing and eliciting support for improvement programs for the disadvantaged.
• Knowledge of the interrelationships of a variety of federal, state, and local public works, social service, law enforcement and educational functions, institutions, and agencies.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse population or their group representatives.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Pass a thorough background investigation. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY: Applicants will be selected from a temporary register of eligible candidates, which will become effective approximately four (4) weeks after the closing date. Once a selection has been made, the register will expire.

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 show and verify authorization to work in the United States.

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 not qualified 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.