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: 49545 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 11/12/2024 Close Date: 11/19/2024 Recruiter: JENNIFER KAUBLE Phone: (775)684-0128 Email: jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 6 Days 23 Hrs 20 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 Nevada Division of Child and Family Services is seeking a Social Services Program Specialist III located in Carson City. This position will be the Child Welfare Tribal Liaison. Responsibilities for the Tribal Liaison include engaging with Nevada Indian Tribes for purposes of maintaining partnerships with Tribes, attending court as an expert witness, participating in Tribal and community events, providing ongoing recruitment for culturally appropriate foster homes, and facilitating State-Tribal agreements. This position is responsible for the licensure of private adoption facilities, building relationships with adoption agencies, overseeing the adoption reunion registry, and overseeing the ongoing programing for the public adoption agencies, which includes development and revision of policy and reports. Under general direction of a manager, this position is required to coordinate, monitor, and evaluate statewide Child Welfare programming. The position includes implementation of statewide policy incorporating federal law/regulation, state statute and best practice standards. This position is expected to analyze proposed legislation regarding the impact on child welfare programs. The position conducts quality assurance and improvement activities related to child abuse and neglect in child welfare service cases. Travel is required with this position. 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.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. The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment1) Describe your experience working for or with tribal entities.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.
