State of Nevada
Location
Carson City, NV | United States
Job description
Salary: $63,308.16 - $94,335.84 PAY GRADE: 37
Announcement Number: 46467 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/01/2024 Close Date: 03/15/2024 Recruiter: JENNIFER KAUBLE Phone: (775)684-0128 Email: [email protected] Applications accepted for another 14 Days 6 Hrs 59 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. This opening is for a Social Services Program Specialist 3 within the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy (DHCFP) Quality, Access and Availability unit, in Carson City NV. This position tracks and monitors access and availability for Medicaid Fee-For-Service population, in compliance with all federal and state requirements. Applicants should be able to research, interpret and implement policies, identify and track trends to be able to develop data-driven solutions to improve issues and create detailed reports related to access to care and availability. Engage with providers, stakeholders and other agencies and/or divisions to foster collaboration and feedback or improving issues. This position also coordinates with internal staff to review out of state provider applications to determine if access and availability of in state providers is sufficient. This position is located in Carson City, with occasional travel required. Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's landscape and economy are a few reasons to join the Silver State workforce! Additional benefits include: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the public employees' retirement plan; 12 paid holidays; and accrual of 3 weeks of annual and 3 weeks of sick leave each year. 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: To Qualify In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Qualifications 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 two years of professional social services, medical assistance programs services, or healthcare services experience which included serving as a consultant to professional/supervisory program personnel; directing the operation of a program unit; coordinating program activities with officials and representatives of other agencies; interpretation and application of complex documents such as federal regulations, technical journals, and legislative studies; writing program policies, procedures, and reports; and conducting research and preparing recommendations for management; OR one year of experience as a Social Services Program Specialist II 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: Public Employees Retirement System: Public Employees Benefits Program: More Benefits Information: REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204Job tags
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