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In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

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 is within the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy, Long Services and Supports (LTSS) Unit, located at the central office in Carson City. The position is an underfill for a Social Services Program Specialist 2 position and the incumbent will autoprogress to the next level in the series upon meeting the minimum qualifications for the position and upon appointing authority approval. LTSS supports individuals who need ongoing services due to age, physical or intellectual disability or chronic illness. This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating activities associated with Nevada Medicaid's Transportation program, which includes emergency and non-emergency transportation (NET) services. Functions include developing, updating and ensuring that Transportation policy is in compliance with applicable federal regulations, state statutes and codes, and other regulations that relate to or impact the provision of emergency and/or non-emergency transportation for Nevada Medicaid recipients.

This position works closely with Nevada Medicaid's non-emergency transportation broker to assist in the resolution of recipient and/or provider transportation issues, NET sub-contracted providers, the Regional Transportation Commission, Medicaid's fiscal agent, and Medicaid providers, as well as participate in community and public relations activities. 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; 11 paid holidays; and accrual of 3 weeks of annual and 3 weeks of sick leave each year. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: