Program Specialist 1 (00160)

State of Montana • Helena, MT • 1w ago

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 Senior & Long Term Care, Aging Services Bureau. The Program Manager serves as the focal point for development and support of a responsive system of information, and assistance to meet the needs of our older adults, age 60 plus, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, as well as Area Agencies on Aging and service providers who implement the programs of the Aging Services bureau. The Program Manager provides oversight, leadership, training, support, and guidance to providers; participation in federal initiatives, oversight and leadership of grant activities, federal reporting requirements; management of the statewide database system; and establishing formal partnerships between aging, disability and Medicaid agency staff and other stakeholders to support a statewide system to become a fully functioning ADRC state. 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. TheState 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. Qualifications for this Career Opportunity Knowledge of program development and evaluation. Knowledge of aging and disability issues. Skills in technical writing and verbal communications. Skills in managing competing timelines and deadlines and managing the logistics of numerous, often complex projects. Meet minimum qualifications: o Bachelor's degree in healthcare, human services, or public administration o 2 years job-related work experience in program management of services to persons with disabilities and/or those in the aging community o Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis How to Apply To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position. Cover Letter Resume References Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. Additional Information This position is a mandatory reporter of suspect abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals over the age of 60 and those with disabilities over the age of 18. This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy. This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2025. Title: Program Specialist 1 (00160) Location: Helena Requisition ID: 25141986

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