Program Specialist 2

State of Montana • Helena, MT

1d • 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 involves developing evidence-based public health policies and interventions; developing and implementing health surveillance and data collection systems to track, analyze, and evaluate programs and services; coordinating program strategic planning and facilitating stakeholder groups; and planning and coordinating program outreach, training, and support. The position may be eligible for partial telework within Montana, subject to supervisor-approved 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.
• Submit a cover letter and resume with the application.
• 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 is preferred.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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.
• Research, develop, and implement public health interventions.
• Prepare program reports, presentations, and other communications.
• Gather, correlate, and analyze facts to identify and solve problems.
• Create and present trainings for contractors and the general public as needed.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• 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