What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accreditation Coordinator position at Prince George's County, MD Government?
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The Prince George's County Government Department of Health seeks qualified applicants to fill an Accreditation Coordinator position, grade G27, within its Office of Assessment & Planning.
About the Position
This is senior-level professional and administrative position that will support agency accreditation efforts. The incumbent performs a variety of detail-oriented tasks and planning activities that require high levels of organization and critical thinking. Specific responsibilities include creating and maintaining a timeline for the accreditation process, collecting and submitting all required paperwork, facilitating team meetings, educating staff and providing trainings related to accreditation, providing guidance relating to key agency plans, and reporting on progress and milestones within the agency and to stakeholders. Work assignments performed with some level of independent judgement and initiative, within the scope set by the Office of Assessment and Planning and in alignment with agency goals. Work is performed under general supervision from the office of assessment and planning, and performance is evaluated in terms of its overall progress toward accreditation goals. This position can largely be performed remotely (per incumbent eligibility).
About the Agency
Examples of Work
- Performs duties related to Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) Accreditation process.
- Provides guidance and context expertise in PHAB standards & measures.
- Conducts assessments on the departments readiness to seek accreditation and to progress through the process.
- Completes online orientations and trainings.
- Supports staff in creating/updating key plans and ensuring plans meet PHAB requirements, including agency strategic plan, quality improvement plan, community health improvement plan, emergency preparedness plan, and workforce development plan.
- Provides trainings and education related to PHAB and the 10 essential public health services, and how they relate to the agency's mission, vision, and values.
- Creates timelines and action plans for the accreditation process, including site visit, annual reports, and reaccreditation.
- Creates and maintains a process for collecting, reviewing, and submitting all required documentation, as well as tracking progress.
- Facilitates team meetings with agency leadership and domain champions regarding PHAB projects, processes, and progress.
- Gives presentations and creates reports on PHAB progress both internally and to stakeholders.
- Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to emergency response, special projects and/or programs that are consistent with the mandates of the Health Department.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in business or public administration, urban and regional planning, environmental studies, economics, energy policy, urban studies, housing and community development, public health or closely related field.
- Three (3) years or more of responsible professional planning/program development experience in the area of assignment.
- One (1) year of lead/supervisory experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in public health or related field.
- Experience with PHAB accreditation.
- Knowledge of quality improvement/performance management.
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Job Location: 1701 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD
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:
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/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)
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
