Health Program Specialist 1

State of Nevada•Carson City, NV

About The Position

The Department of Native American Affairs is hiring for the position of Health Program Specialist (Opioid Prevention Coordinator). This role serves as a point of contact from the State of Nevada to the Nevada Tribal Nations for the creation and support of opioid use prevention programs. The Tribal Opioid Prevention Coordinator will conduct research, prepare and present informal talks and lectures, and communicate with the media on issues related to opioid use prevention in Tribal communities. This position will also connect with Subject Matter Experts (SME) at all levels of government, including Nevada State employees, health districts employees, Tribal health care providers, Nevada legislators, and various boards and commissions to collaborate with Tribal communities to identify needs, build infrastructure, and implement ongoing monitoring. A key responsibility will be to establish a Nevada Prevention training and assistance hub to support Tribal communities in identifying and implementing best practices to build Tribal workforces capable of implementing their own programs. Job duties will include relationship building, the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based models and practices for opioid use prevention per the Statewide Plan, coordination of training and technical assistance, and effective implementation of programs that maintain the original funding initiative. Health Program Specialists plan, develop, implement, and evaluate health services and activities; conduct research and analyze health data and statistics; 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. Duties are related to one or more specialized health programs that operate on a statewide basis and focus on the prevention, early detection, treatment, education, and tracking of data relevant to specific communicable or chronic diseases, maternal and child health, nutrition, and other conditions impacting the health of under-served or target groups within the general population.

Requirements

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.
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.
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional experience as described above.
One year of experience as a Health Program Specialist Trainee II in Nevada State service.
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Knowledge of health care delivery systems.
Knowledge of standards of care.
Knowledge of prevention, detection, treatment, transmission and progression of communicable diseases, chronic diseases, and other health conditions.
Oral communication skills sufficient to make presentations to groups of program participants, co-workers, the general public and others.
Writing skills sufficient to develop narrative reports, instructional materials, brochures, pamphlets, and newsletters.
General knowledge of program evaluation methods and techniques.
General knowledge of public health.
General knowledge of commonly prescribed medications, typical side effects and drug interactions.
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
Ability to interpret, apply, and explain complex health policies, regulations, and program requirements.
Ability to prepare reports and grant applications.
Ability to participate in developing and monitoring the budget for an assigned program and/or grant.
Ability to develop and conduct public education and information campaigns to publicize and promote good health habits and health awareness.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with health care providers, patients, community groups and other agencies.
All knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the lower level.

Responsibilities

Serve as a point of contact from the State of Nevada to the Nevada Tribal Nations for creation and support of opioid use prevention programs.
Conduct research, prepare and present informal talks and lectures, and communicate with the media on issues related to opioid use prevention in Tribal communities.
Connect with Subject Matter Experts (SME) at all levels of government to collaborate with Tribal communities to identify needs, build infrastructure, and implement ongoing monitoring.
Establish a Nevada Prevention training and assistance hub to support Tribal communities in identifying and implementing best practices to build Tribal workforces capable of implementing their own programs.
Build relationships, disseminate and implement evidence-based models and practices for opioid use prevention per the Statewide Plan.
Coordinate training and technical assistance.
Effectively implement programs which maintain the original funding initiative.
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate health services and activities.
Conduct research and analyze health data and statistics.
Develop goals, objectives, program requirements, and procedures.
Provide technical information regarding specialized health-related conditions.
Participate and provide support to various committees, advisory boards, and other work groups.
Assess community, regional, and statewide needs and resources.
Develop recommendations for program development and expansion, resource allocation, and interventions for at-risk populations.
Establish performance indicators and benchmarks to evaluate program effectiveness and accomplishment of desired outcomes.
Develop quality assurance measures to ensure adherence to federal, agency, or other standards and guidelines.
Establish program eligibility requirements and approve program participation and reimbursement for services as required.
Develop outreach strategies for target and at-risk populations.
Collaborate with individual community members and other public and private services and groups to develop and provide a community outreach coalition.
Serve on committees and represent the division on advisory boards to promote awareness and network with special interest groups.
Serve as a consultant and technical advisor in an assigned program specifically designed to provide prevention, identification and treatment services to individuals either diagnosed or at risk of contracting life and health threatening diseases and/or conditions.
Provide technical assistance to staff and service providers to ensure program activities comply with established regulations, policies, procedures and program parameters.
Visit service providers to establish and maintain provider networks, monitor compliance with program requirements, and develop and implement corrective action plans as required.
Promote statewide wellness through public education, outreach and coordination of preventive/specific health care services.
Conduct or assist in conducting public education, outreach campaigns and promotional activities to publicize disease prevention and health awareness.
Coordinate informational and educational conferences and meetings related to program area.
Develop educational and promotional materials, bulletins and newsletters as required.
Prepare press releases and public service announcements and legislative testimony as required.
Prepare funding requests and monitor expenditures.
Assist in preparing budgets.
Prepare grant applications to secure and maintain funding including writing and amending program descriptions and compiling required financial data.
Participate in planning and needs assessments for future funding cycles.
Develop, prepare, and administer agreements and contracts as required.
Prepare and submit narrative and statistical reports related to program activities as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Plan, implement, develop, and evaluate an assigned program area.
Supervise lower-level professional, technical and/or administrative/clerical staff as assigned to include performance evaluations, work performance standards, scheduling, work assignment and review, training, and discipline.