Social Services Program Specialist 1

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 work independently with little or no additional training. The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a full time Social Services Program Specialist 1 position in Carson City, NV.

This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following programs: Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) and Planning Advocacy and Community (PAC).

Incumbents conduct Participant Experience Surveys (PES), case file reviews, understanding and interpreting state, local and federal policy, aid in making policy and program recommendations based on data analysis, assist in revising and maintaining specific procedures and manuals, meeting deadlines, producing reports on a regular basis, assisting with and providing training and coordination of program training sessions, support in the development of spreadsheets to facilitate data analysis, aid in conducting provider reviews and recipient interviews, working with external stake holders such as sister agencies, individuals receiving services and providers for the betterment of the program and maintain quality, participate in work groups and performing related duties as assigned. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and positive work settings.

We are also committed to fostering an environment of both inclusiveness and diversity within our workforce. The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development, and delivery of 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 to the greatest extent possible. 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 POSSIBLE*

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