SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST 2

Announcement Number: 48793 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 09/10/2024 Close Date: 09/24/2024 Recruiter:
JENNIFER KAUBLE
Phone: (775)684-0128
Email: jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 12 Days 18 Hrs 48 Mins
The Position

Social Services Program Specialists perform administrative and professional work in conjunction with the administration of statewide public assistance, medical assistance, or social services programs.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

This opening is for a Social Services Program Specialist 2 within the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy (DHCFP) Long Term Services and Supports Unit in Reno, NV. This position is within the Long Term Services and Supports Unit of the DHCFP, located at the Medicaid office in Reno. The incumbent will work directly with the Home and Community Based Services Waiver Programs and will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and evaluating Federal regulations and State statutes for impact on the Waiver programs. Prepares and reviews necessary reports for submission to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Reviews, interprets, updates and maintains programs' policies accordingly. Develops, updates and maintains program documents including, but not limited to, state plans, procedures/memos and forms. Participates in Medicaid's Fair Hearings process; developing and presenting program related trainings and/or outreach to providers, DHCFP staff and other entities; as well as assisting in the ongoing maintenance of Nevada's Electronic Visit Verification system related to waiver programs. The incumbent will also work directly with Nevada Medicaid's fiscal agent, providers, other state agencies, and stakeholders. Overnight or out of state travel may be required with this position. 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-12_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 field of study pertinent to the program assignment and one year of professional experience providing social services to clients or program development and evaluation which required the application of regulations, laws, policies and procedures in making determinations; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study pertinent to the program assignment and one year of professional experience providing medical assistance programs services or healthcare services to clients or program compliance and evaluation which required the application of regulations, laws, policies and procedures in making determinations; OR one year of experience as a Social Services Program Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. 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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