Program Specialist 2 (07205)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

23h

About The Position

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov.
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Public Health and Safety Division in Helena.
The Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Bureau works with statewide partners to decrease unhealthy behaviors that lead to chronic disease and injury. Initiatives across the state are streamlined through settings such as school systems, worksites, healthcare systems and communities. The Program Specialist position develops, implements, and evaluates education, outreach, quality improvement, and technical assistance functions and provides a range of grant administration, contract management, and professional support duties for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support programs. In addition, the position assesses ongoing program activities to identify education and training needs; promotes referrals, participation, and reimbursement for these services, and provides technical support and training to Certified Diabetes Educators to support delivery of the program.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of public health program management principles and practices.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to research, develop, and implement public health interventions.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, health education, health sciences, public health, or other behavioral or social science related field.
• Two years of job-related public health program or determinants of health experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support programs preferred.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• develops, implements, and evaluates education, outreach, quality improvement, and technical assistance functions
• provides a range of grant administration, contract management, and professional support duties for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support programs
• assesses ongoing program activities to identify education and training needs
• promotes referrals, participation, and reimbursement for these services
• provides technical support and training to Certified Diabetes Educators to support delivery of the program

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: Entry Level