Perinatal Health Program Specialist (37437)
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 aims 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, and for overseeing all maternal health-related Medicaid programs, such as the Promising Pregnancy Program and home visiting initiative, along with other assigned perinatal/infant health programs. As a Program Specialist, this role involves implementing and managing innovative health care programs, specifically managing 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
- Wide range of advancement opportunities
- Statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
