SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST 2

Announcement Number: 50539 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/20/2025 Close Date: 02/27/2025 Recruiter:
JENNIFER KAUBLE
Phone: (775)684-0128
Email: jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 7 Days 1 Hrs 29 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. The Aging and Disability Services Division is currently recruiting a full-time Social Service Program Specialist 2 in Carson City, Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program: Adult Protective Services (APS) and Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program-Quality Assurance unit (LTCO-QA). This position is specific to providing Quality Assurance to APS.

Duties include conducting program and case file reviews; understanding and interpreting state, local, and federal policy; making policy and program recommendations based on data analysis; revising and maintaining specific procedures and manuals; meeting deadlines and producing reports on a regular basis; assisting with and providing training and coordination of program training sessions; developing spreadsheets to facilitate data analysis; working with interested parties such as sister agencies, individuals receiving services, and providers for the betterment of the program and to maintain quality; and participating in work groups. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring the case review process to include updating the tools used. During this process, areas of concern are noted and communicated to staff. Cases requiring corrective action will receive routine follow-up and monitoring. This process is followed closely for compliance. Incumbents will participate in the development of training tools used by field staff and will provide technical assistance to staff as needed. Under direction, the incumbent will collaborate with staff to prepare regular and annual reporting for management. This position may be required to supervise. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and positive work settings. We are also committed to fostering an environment of both inclusiveness and diversity within our workforce. The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development, and delivery of high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible. ***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 Notes The ability to travel at least 25% of the time is required. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Some positions require professional licensure, which will be identified at the time of recruitment and as a condition of continuing employment. This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for 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: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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