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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$49,777.92 to
$73,956.96
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.
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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 within the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy, Long Services and Supports (LTSS) Unit, located at the central office in Carson City. 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. DHCFP is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender. ***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:
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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. |
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The ability to travel at least 25% of the time is required. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. |
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1) Please describe your experience (if any) working with transportation programs.
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2) Please describe your experience (if any) working with clients.
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3) Please describe your experience (if any) in developing/providing program trainings.
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4) Please describe your experience (if any) in presenting to large groups.
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5) How did you hear about this position?
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