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HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1

  • Full Time, onsite
  • State of Nevada, Division of Human Resource Management
  • Carson City, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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Announcement Number: 50905 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/20/2025 Close Date: 03/27/2025 Recruiter:

JENNIFER KAUBLE

Phone: (775)684-0128

Email: [email protected] Applications accepted for another 7 Days 1 Hrs 29 Mins

The Position

Health Program Specialists plan, develop, implement and evaluate health services and activities; develop goals, objectives, program requirements and procedures; provide technical information regarding specialized health related conditions; and participate and provide support to various committees, advisory boards and other work groups.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Bureau of Child, Family and Community Wellness has an opening for a full time Health Program Specialist 1 in Carson City, NV within the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDPHP) Section. This position oversees the BOLD Program including writing grants, subgrants, and reports; evaluating program activities, collaborating with communities, providing technical assistance to subgrantees, and managing the fiscal component of the program. It serves as the designated expert/specialist to inform and educate state policy makers, program administrators, and the public on the importance of prevention, diagnosis, and management of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD). This position will take the lead on implementing the BOLD program and will monitor, analyze, and apply the latest research, best practices, Federal and recognized organization guidelines, and strategies used to improve the health of people at risk of or diagnosed with ADRD and their caregivers. ***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-10_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 public health, health science, social or behavioral science or closely related field applicable to the program area and two years of professional health-related experience which included at least two of the following areas: researching, collecting and analyzing data and statistics, developing objectives, protocols and procedures; providing health education services to target groups or the general public; evaluating program effectiveness and accomplishment of desired outcomes to meet federal, agency, or other standards and guidelines; providing prevention, identification or treatment services to individuals or populations who have been diagnosed or are at risk of contracting life and health threatening diseases and/or conditions; and/or investigation and prevention of communicable or chronic diseases; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health science, social or behavioral science, or closely related field and three years of professional experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Health Program Specialist Trainee II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Pursuant to NRS 632, a Bachelor's degree from a school or professional nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. 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: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management

Northern Nevada

515 East Musser Street,

First Floor

Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Announcement Number: 50905 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/20/2025 Close Date: 03/27/2025 Recruiter:

JENNIFER KAUBLE

Phone: (775)684-0128

Email: [email protected] Applications accepted for another 7 Days 1 Hrs 29 Mins

The Position

Health Program Specialists plan, develop, implement and evaluate health services and activities; develop goals, objectives, program requirements and procedures; provide technical information regarding specialized health related conditions; and participate and provide support to various committees, advisory boards and other work groups.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Bureau of Child, Family and Community Wellness has an opening for a full time Health Program Specialist 1 in Carson City, NV within the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDPHP) Section. This position oversees the BOLD Program including writing grants, subgrants, and reports; evaluating program activities, collaborating with communities, providing technical assistance to subgrantees, and managing the fiscal component of the program. It serves as the designated expert/specialist to inform and educate state policy makers, program administrators, and the public on the importance of prevention, diagnosis, and management of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD). This position will take the lead on implementing the BOLD program and will monitor, analyze, and apply the latest research, best practices, Federal and recognized organization guidelines, and strategies used to improve the health of people at risk of or diagnosed with ADRD and their caregivers. ***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-10_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 public health, health science, social or behavioral science or closely related field applicable to the program area and two years of professional health-related experience which included at least two of the following areas: researching, collecting and analyzing data and statistics, developing objectives, protocols and procedures; providing health education services to target groups or the general public; evaluating program effectiveness and accomplishment of desired outcomes to meet federal, agency, or other standards and guidelines; providing prevention, identification or treatment services to individuals or populations who have been diagnosed or are at risk of contracting life and health threatening diseases and/or conditions; and/or investigation and prevention of communicable or chronic diseases; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health science, social or behavioral science, or closely related field and three years of professional experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Health Program Specialist Trainee II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Pursuant to NRS 632, a Bachelor's degree from a school or professional nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. 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: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

REFER 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 89701-4204