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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $43,179.84 to  $63,830.16  PAY GRADE: 33
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Agriculture
Division: Food and Nutrition
Location: Reno, Sparks
Job Class Code: 12.323
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 27405
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 02/22/2016
Recruiter:
   CAROL PION
   Phone: **None**
   Email: cpion@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
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.
This position manages the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). The incumbent travels out to twelve (12) reservations in rural Nevada and conducts client eligibility determinations, which includes interpretation, explanation and application of federal program regulations in processing applications. Responsible for the food distribution and nutrition education to clients; program inventory management, including ordering product and reporting usage each month through the federal reporting system. Certification as a Registered Dietician is preferred. A Bachelor's degree in Nutrition is also preferred.

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.
Special Notes
    The ability to travel at least 50% of the time is required.
Special Requirements
    Some positions require professional licensure, which will be identified at the time of recruitment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Additional Position Criteria
    Experience in school or community based organization that addresses hunger issues.
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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Are you willing to travel independently and frequently to rural locations statewide?
2) Are you currently certified as a Registered Dietician or have current certification in Food Nutrition? Please provide proof of that certification.
3) Describe your experience in the interpretation and application of federal regulations.
4) Please describe your experience in applying federal regulations applicable to the FDPIR program.
5) Describe any experience you have working with the Native American community.
6) Describe what experience you have in providing food nutrition services in a school or community setting.
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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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868


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