HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST

State of Arkansas•Hot Springs, AR

2d•$52,137 - $77,163

About The Position

The Health Program Specialist (Adult Protective Services Worker) carries a caseload across a multi-county territory and is responsible for investigating complaints of maltreatment and serving as custodian for impaired or endangered adults. The position requires frequent in-state travel and may include occasional on-call duties during the week and on weekends. The position is also described as responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring public health programs addressing specific health issues or populations across Arkansas. It supports community health efforts through evidence-based program strategies, stakeholder engagement, and interagency collaboration. Duties include planning programs, evaluating their effectiveness, preparing educational materials and reports, coordinating with partners, maintaining records, conducting outreach, ensuring compliance, and responding to inquiries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or a closely related field.
Three years’ experience with statutes, policy, or procedures related to adult or child welfare.
Two years’ experience in a discipline requiring reasoning skills and objective analysis of facts.
Ability to document complex situations comprehensively and legibly.
Experience working with developmentally disabled or geriatric populations.
Ability to plan and organize work and time around deadlines.
At least two years’ experience using Microsoft Office applications.
Valid driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle, and a clean driving record.
Strong understanding of public health principles, population health, and program development cycles.
Ability to analyze and interpret health data, epidemiological reports, and demographic trends.
Proficiency in preparing clear and accurate program reports, policy documents, and grant submissions.
Experience with data systems, spreadsheets, and digital tools such as Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, or program-specific software.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages to professional, public, and diverse audiences.
Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of the basic requirements upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee, except certification or licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

Carry a caseload across a multi-county territory.
Investigate complaints of maltreatment.
Serve as custodian for impaired or endangered adults.
Plan, develop, and coordinate public health programs addressing health concerns.
Evaluate program effectiveness using health data, performance metrics, and community feedback; adjust goals and strategies as needed.
Develop educational materials, outreach tools, and technical guidance for community partners, stakeholders, and the public.
Prepare reports, grant applications, and program summaries according to agency, state, and federal requirements.
Collaborate with internal departments, local health units, schools, nonprofits, and other governmental agencies to coordinate service delivery and leverage resources.
Maintain accurate and organized records of program activities, expenditures, outcomes, and evaluations.
Conduct community outreach and represent the agency at public events, health fairs, advisory meetings, or legislative briefings as needed.
Ensure program activities comply with public health laws, grant conditions, and departmental policy.
Respond to inquiries from the public or partners regarding program information and resources.