Program Specialist 2 (37486)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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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 Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division, Prevention Bureau. This position is located in the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division. This position oversees the planning, implementation, and contract management of prevention and recovery activities under the SAMHSA Grants and behavioral health interventions within the treatment, recovery, and prevention settings. This position is responsible for leading the development of evidence-based prevention interventions for both substance and stimulant use disorders including training, distribution, and expansion programs, and health intervention awareness campaigns for most individuals including pregnant and post-partum. This position will coordinate strategic initiatives with service providers, communities, local and state law enforcement, Director’s Office staff, stakeholders, and technical assistance providers in order to implement programs to fidelity, evaluate the impact of programs, and support program sustainability. 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 w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of evidence-based programming for substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of program development and quality improvement practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to grants and contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in health science, health education, behavioral or social science, public administration, or a related field.
• Two years of job-related experience in health programming or health education, including administration of a federal grant program.
• Other combinations of related education and experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• oversees the planning, implementation, and contract management of prevention and recovery activities under the SAMHSA Grants and behavioral health interventions within the treatment, recovery, and prevention settings
• responsible for leading the development of evidence-based prevention interventions for both substance and stimulant use disorders including training, distribution, and expansion programs, and health intervention awareness campaigns for most individuals including pregnant and post-partum
• coordinate strategic initiatives with service providers, communities, local and state law enforcement, Director’s Office staff, stakeholders, and technical assistance providers in order to implement programs to fidelity, evaluate the impact of programs, and support program sustainability

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

What This Job Offers

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