The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

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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 advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a full-time Social Services Program Specialist 2 in Carson City or Reno, Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program(s): Adult Protective Services (APS) and Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) Quality Assurance unit.

This position is specific to providing Quality Assurance to APS. 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 interested parties such as 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. This position will be responsible for monitoring the case review process to include updating 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. Incumbent 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 fosters a positive, inclusive, and diverse work environment that values innovation, teamwork, and collaboration. The mission of ADSD is to empower individuals and their support systems by providing resources for disabilities and aging - connecting Nevadans to services and improving their quality of life.

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