SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST 3 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $70,282.08 to $104,713.20 PAY GRADE: 37 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 (http://dhhs.nv.gov/) Division: Division of Child and Family Services Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa Job Class Code: 12.315 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 49183 Open to current classified employees in the specified Division, with at least 6 months of continuous, full-time equivalent service. Posted 10/07/2024 Close Date: 10/14/2024 Recruiter: JENNIFER KAUBLE Phone: (775)684-0128 Email: [email protected] Applications accepted for another 6 Days 21 Hrs 27 Mins The PositionSocial Services Program Specialists perform administrative and professional work in conjunction with the administration of statewide public assistance, medical assistance, or social services programs.Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Social Service Program Specialist 3. This position will be assigned to the Grants Management Unit within the Division of Child and Family Services and will serve as an auditor for subrecipient monitoring. This position will work with subrecipients to ensure programmatic and financial compliance with both federal and state guidelines. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLETo see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/ClassSpecifications-120/ 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 professional social services, medical assistance programs services, or healthcare services experience which included serving as a consultant to professional/supervisory program personnel; directing the operation of a program unit; coordinating program activities with officials and representatives of other agencies; interpretation and application of complex documents such as federal regulations, technical journals, and legislative studies; writing program policies, procedures, and reports; and conducting research and preparing recommendations for management; OR one year of experience as a Social Services Program Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Special RequirementsA State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
This position requires statewide travel up to 25% of the time.
A valid drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.Additional Position CriteriaThis recruitment is only open to current classified employees in state service with at least six months of continuous, full-time equivalent service.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. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.govPublic Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.orgPublic Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EBREFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.