Program Specialist 2

State of Montana • Helena, MT

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Early Childhood & Family Support/Family and Community Health, is hiring a Program Specialist to provide technical assistance and support to local agencies implementing one or more evidence-based home visiting models within the Healthy Montana Families Home Visiting Program. The position develops and administers statewide public health programs in response to state needs and federal grant solicitations.

The role develops evidence-based public health policies and interventions; develops and implements health surveillance and data collection systems to track, analyze, and evaluate programs and services; coordinates program strategic planning and facilitates stakeholder groups; and plans and coordinates program outreach, training, and support. This position may be eligible for partial telework within Montana, subject to supervisor-defined conditions and state policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, health education, early childhood development/education, or another behavioral- or social-science-related field.
• Two years of job-related public health program experience, including contracts and direct training experience.
• Knowledge of public health program management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of public health interventions and quality improvement.
• General knowledge of federal and state laws related to grants and contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to facilitate stakeholder meetings.
• Ability to use computers, databases, and spreadsheet applications.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Successful applicants must pass position-relevant background checks and reference checks before an offer is extended.

Nice To Haves

• Experience evaluating, developing, and writing grant responses.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support to local agencies implementing evidence-based home visiting models within the Healthy Montana Families Home Visiting Program.
• Develop and administer statewide public health programs in response to state needs and federal grant solicitations.
• Develop evidence-based public health policies and interventions.
• Develop and implement health surveillance and data collection systems to track, analyze, and evaluate programs and services.
• Coordinate program strategic planning and facilitate stakeholder groups.
• Plan and coordinate program outreach, training, and support.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other program communications.
• Create and present trainings for contractors and the general public as needed.
• Gather, correlate, and analyze facts to identify and solve problems.
• Research, develop, and implement public health interventions.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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