HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1

Announcement Number: 47256 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 04/26/2024 Close Date: 05/10/2024 Recruiter:
VICTORIA SHEEHAN
Phone: (775)684-0133
Email: torisheehan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 1 Days 18 Hrs 45 Mins
The Position

Health Program Specialists plan, develop, implement and evaluate health services and activities; develop goals, objectives, program requirements and procedures; provide technical information regarding specialized health related conditions; and participate and provide support to various committees, advisory boards and other work groups.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health is recruiting for a Health Program Specialist I in Carson City, NV. The position is primarily responsible for policy and procedure development, review, and Implementation; quality assurance; and WIC program reviews and will serve as the Civil Rights 504 Coordinator. The position provides technical assistance and consultation in areas such as program administration, policy Interpretation, and quality assurance to sub-granted agencies, clinics, and internal WIC staff. In addition, this position assists in the preparation of trainings, the annual Nevada WIC State Plan, and state and federal reports. This position will serve as a subject matter expert for WIC policies and procedures and WIC program reviews. The position will acquire extensive knowledge of applicable Code of Federal Regulations and must be able to convey current and potential policy and procedural changes to WIC stakeholders and Internal staff. The position also provides technical assistance to sub-granted Local Agencies and clinics which provide direct WIC services to participants throughout Nevada. Significant knowledge of the NV WISH Management Information System and the Electronic Benefit Transfer system requirements must be attained within six months of employment. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a public health, health science, social or behavioral science or closely related field applicable to the program area and two years of professional health-related experience which included at least two of the following areas: researching, collecting and analyzing data and statistics, developing objectives, protocols and procedures; providing health education services to target groups or the general public; evaluating program effectiveness and accomplishment of desired outcomes to meet federal, agency, or other standards and guidelines; providing prevention, identification or treatment services to individuals or populations who have been diagnosed or are at risk of contracting life and health threatening diseases and/or conditions; and/or investigation and prevention of communicable or chronic diseases; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health science, social or behavioral science, or closely related field and three years of professional experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Health Program Specialist Trainee II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Pursuant to NRS 632, a Bachelor's degree from a school or professional nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Special Requirements Some positions require professional licensure, certification or registration at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. This position requires a valid driver's license at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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