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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST 2 - 12.318
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $46,938.24 to  $69,718.32  PAY GRADE: 35
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: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Health and Human Services
Division: Aging & Disability Services
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 12.318
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 31047
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 03/27/2017
Close Date: 04/10/2017
Recruiter:
   ADRIAN FOSTER
   Phone: (702)486-2911
   Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another Expired
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 position is located in the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) of Health and Human Services Community Based Care Unit in Las Vegas, NV. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, and friendly co-workers, and is a great place to work. The mission of the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a 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. The SSPS 2 is part of the Quality Management (QM) Team in the Community Based Care (CBC) Unit at Aging and Disability Services (ADSD). The incumbent works with QM Team members statewide to ensure that designated federal waiver programs operate in accordance with the approved designs, meet statutory and regulatory assurances and requirements, and achieve desired outcomes. The work includes field visits to group homes, assisted living facilities, home health providers and others to verify compliance with federal assurances that focus on: Level of Care, Service Plans, Health and Welfare, Administrative Authority and Financial Accountability. Technical assistance to correct identified problems may be offered onsite and/or deficiencies may be referred to regulatory agencies for remediation and resolution. In addition, the incumbent participates in the development and revision of QM program processes, procedures and documentation; prepares and presents training to service providers and CBC social work staff; reviews Serious Occurrence Reports; collects and analyzes data to identify, prioritize and address opportunities for system improvements; prepares and presents reports; and participates in weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings of the QM Team and the larger CBC Unit. Supervision of other staff may be included.

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.
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.
    Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
Additional Position Criteria
    Experience in one or more of the following - Medicaid waivers operations and service delivery systems, evidentiary reports, Long Term Services and Supports, Home and Community Based Settings rules.
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) Describe your experience working with the following: Medicaid waivers operations and service delivery systems, evidentiary reports, Long Term Services and Supports, Home and Community Based Settings rules.
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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