SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1 - Underfill

Announcement Number: 51140 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 04/11/2025 Close Date: 04/18/2025 Recruiter:
JENNIFER KAUBLE
Phone: (775)684-0128
Email: jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 4 Days 1 Hrs 33 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 work independently with little or no additional training. The Aging and Disability Services Division is currently recruiting for a full-time Social Service Program Specialist 1 (underfill for the Social Services Program Specialist 2) in Carson City, Nevada. Advancement to the next level may occur after meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with endorsement of the appointing authority. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following programs: Adult Protective Services (APS) and Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Quality Assurance unit (LTCO-QA).

Duties include conducting program reviews, 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 sister agencies, individuals receiving services and providers for the betterment of the program and to maintain quality, participating in work groups and performing related duties as assigned. Will be responsible for monitoring the case review process to include updating of 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 two years of paraprofessional experience which included providing social services, medical assistance programs services, or health care services to the public and required the application of regulations, laws, policies and procedures in making determinations; OR two years of experience as a Family Services Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes The ability to travel at least 50% 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. A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued 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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