Job Information
State of Nevada SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1 in Nevada
SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $53,390.16 to $78,884.64 PAY GRADE: 33
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In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancyDepartment: Health and Human Services (http://dhhs.nv.gov/)
Division: Welfare and Supportive Services Division
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 12.323
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 47910
Open to current classified employees in the specified Division, with at least 6 months of continuous, full-time equivalent service.
Posted 06/26/2024
Close Date: 07/03/2024
Recruiter:
JENNIFER KAUBLE
Phone: (775)684-0128
Email: jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another 0 Days 0 Hrs 39 Mins
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 Division of Welfare and Supportive Services is recruiting for one Social Services Program Specialist I position within the Child Support Enforcement in Las Vegas at the Greystone District Office. Responsibilities assigned to this position may include, but are not limited to, researching best practices and identifying performance improvement initiatives; developing and implementing program policies and procedures; compiling and analyzing statistical and financial data; preparing reports for State and Federal entities and executive staff; developing automated systems enhancements; evaluating and monitoring contracts; responding to public inquires; researching and resolving customer services issues; public awareness outreach; analyzing, evaluating, defining, and communicating system requirements and program technical needs to information technology staff; and providing technical assistance, training, and guidance to program staff. 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. *
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/
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 paraprofessional experience which included providing social services, medical assistance programs services, or health care services to the public and required the application of regulations, laws, policies and procedures in making determinations; OR two years of experience as a Family Services Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Additional Position Criteria
This 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.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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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
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