SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $59,257.44 to $87,570.72 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: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.

Department: Health and Human Services (http://dhhs.nv.gov/)

Division: Health Care Financing & Policy

Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa

Job Class Code: 12.323

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 48019

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 07/08/2024

Close Date: 08/12/2024

Recruiter:

JENNIFER KAUBLE

Phone: (775)684-0128

Email: jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov

Applications accepted for another 10 Days 16 Hrs 13 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. This opening is for a Social Services Program Specialist I within the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy (DHCFP) Provider Enrollment Unit, in Carson City, NV. Under direction from a Social Services Program Specialist III, this position oversees essential Provider Enrollment functions. This position assists Nevada Medicaid's Fiscal Agent with the review, approval and/or denial of Provider Enrollment applications, revalidations and changes. The position oversees the Fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (FCBC) and site visit processes, which may include conducting site visits when necessary.

The position receives, reviews, and assists in the resolution of applicant/provider issues and complaints pertaining to provider enrollment. The position is responsible for the Change of Ownership (CHOW) and professional expired license processes. The incumbent must have the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to research federal and state regulations to ensure program integrity. The incumbent must be able to accurately apply the research findings and interpretation to make enrollment eligibility determinations while ensuring program integrity. The incumbent must communicate information in a clear, concise, and professional manner both verbally and in written correspondence to managers, administrators, Fiscal Agent representatives, providers, and sister agencies. The incumbent must maintain current desk processes and procedures, prepare accurate statistical reports, and conduct outreach trainings and presentations as necessary. 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.

Special Requirements

A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.

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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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

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