Human Services Analyst

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to help shape policies that improve health services for students across Pennsylvania? As a Human Services Analyst with the Bureau of Policy, Analysis and Planning, you will help guide important decisions that support children who rely on Medical Assistance services. This position offers a meaningful way to use your analytical skills to improve school-based health services. Your work will contribute to stronger policies and better coordination across programs. Be a part of an organization committed to improving lives and building better opportunities for students! This position supports the development and improvement of Medical Assistance policies that affect school-based services for children, including those with disabilities. As a Human Services Analyst within the Division of Operations and Communications, you will perform the following duties: Policy Review: Examine laws and regulations to determine policy changes needed for compliance. Policy Development: Create and revise guidance for providers and school-based programs. Program Analysis: Assess program goals and requirements to support effective coordination with education partners. Research Activities: Gather and evaluate information to support policy decisions and program improvements. Documentation Preparation: Draft reports, briefing materials, and written guidance for leadership and stakeholders. Issue Resolution: Address inquiries and recommend solutions to support consistent program operations.

Requirements

• One year of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating human services, social services, health care services, or health care insurance programs; and a bachelor’s degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating human services, social services, health care services, or health care insurance programs.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Examine laws and regulations to determine policy changes needed for compliance
• Create and revise guidance for providers and school-based programs
• Assess program goals and requirements to support effective coordination with education partners
• Gather and evaluate information to support policy decisions and program improvements
• Draft reports, briefing materials, and written guidance for leadership and stakeholders
• Address inquiries and recommend solutions to support consistent program operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level