Procedures Development Specialist I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

4d•$39,285 - $58,927•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Kentucky Department for Public Health and become part of a team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of families across the Commonwealth. This position is located within the Childhood Development Branch and supports the Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program, a nationally recognized home visitation initiative that partners with women and families from pregnancy through a child’s first two years of life. In this role, you will contribute to a meaningful mission by helping ensure the program’s systems and resources operate effectively, supporting both service delivery and program success. If you are passionate about public service, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and want to make a positive impact on the lives of Kentucky families, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of a program that helps children and parents thrive.

Requirements

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Two years of professional experience in public or business administration, political science, statistics, policy analysis, economics, or a related field.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Demonstrate efficient multi-tasking skills.
Receptive to other ideas and work constructively to increase depth and effectiveness in a group or team. effort.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the HANDS program or system preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Responds to inquiries from staff, local health department staff, and others to provide technical assistance in the interpretation of policies and procedures.
Research and evaluate federal and state regulations, policies and procedures and assist in revising program policies and procedures.
Serves as liaison between program operations and information systems staff.
Research issues and respond to inquiries from statewide program staff regarding the HANDS billing and data collection system.
Maintain all staff accounts for accessing the program's web-based system.
Write instructional materials and develop standardized reports and forms for program assessment, budgeting, and billing, for use by local health department and state office staff for regular program monitoring.
Develop and maintain operational and billing manuals for statewide staff.
Work with the division's epidemiologists to evaluate statistical and program data to identify problem areas and recommend corrective actions or needed system, regulation, policy or procedure changes.
Research and collaborate with other agency staff to provide data and information for the program's system for required reports and monitoring activities.