Perinatal Health Program Specialist (37437)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Health Resources Division, Member Health Management Bureau. The Health Resources Division seeks to provide health care for low-income and disabled Montanans through Medicaid and the Healthy Montana Kids (HMK) Plan. This position is responsible for perinatal health programs including the Meadowlark Initiative™ and MTPAL for Moms. This position is also responsible for overseeing all maternal health-related Medicaid programs, including the Promising Pregnancy Program, home visiting initiative, and other perinatal/infant health programs, as assigned. As a Program Specialist, this position is responsible for implementing and managing innovative health care programs. The position will manage the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders (MMHSUD) grant. This position is currently grant funded through September 29, 2028, with plans to seek continued, additional funding.

Requirements

• General knowledge of Medicaid and medical terminology
• Knowledge of grant administration, contract management and the principles of budget monitoring
• Knowledge of perinatal mental health, public health, and social determinants of health encompassing physical, mental, social, emotional and behavioral domains and related service systems
• Bachelor’s degree in human services; business, public health, or health administration; or other related fields
• Two years of job related work experience in health policy, health program development, or health administration

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the medical service delivery system is preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for perinatal health programs including the Meadowlark Initiative™ and MTPAL for Moms
• Overseeing all maternal health-related Medicaid programs, including the Promising Pregnancy Program, home visiting initiative, and other perinatal/infant health programs, as assigned
• Implementing and managing innovative health care programs
• Manage the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders (MMHSUD) grant

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Work/life balance
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees