Strategic Initiatives & Compliance Program Specialist

State of Montana • Helena, MT

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Senior and Long Term Care Division. The Program Manager will provide administrative oversight and coordination of grant-funded activities related to the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) goals by ensuring sustainable, equitable funding for facilities serving residents with diverse and often complex clinical needs. This position serves as the primary Division Liaison for RHTP and will also coordinate efforts related to the Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) Program and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR). 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, public administration, health education, health sciences, or other behavioral or social science related field.
• Two years of job-related public health program experience including contracts and direct training experience.
• General knowledge of Medicaid and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of public health program management principles and practices.
• General knowledge of federal and state laws related to grants and contracts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience writing and managing grants preferred.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience, including long term care experience, may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight and coordination of grant-funded activities related to the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) goals.
• Ensure sustainable, equitable funding for facilities serving residents with diverse and often complex clinical needs.
• Serve as the primary Division Liaison for RHTP.
• Coordinate efforts related to the Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) Program.
• Coordinate efforts related to the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) 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: Mid Level