HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST TRAINEE 1 - UNDERFILL

The Department of Native American Affairs is hiring for a Health Program Specialist Trainee 1 to underfill a Health Program Specialist 1 position in the Carson City area. The Health Program Specialist Trainee 1 or the Opioid Prevention Coordinator serves as a point of contact from the State of Nevada to the Nevada Tribal Nations for creation and support of opioid use prevention programs. The Tribal Opioid Prevention Coordinator conducts research, prepares, and presents informal talks and lectures, and communicates with the media on issues as they relate to opioid use prevention in Tribal communities. The Tribal Opioid Prevention Coordinator connects with Subject Matter Experts (SME) at all levels of government including Nevada State employees, health districts employees, Tribal health care providers, Nevada legislators, and various boards and commissions to collaborate with Tribal communities to identify needs, to build infrastructure, and implement ongoing monitoring. This position will establish a Nevada Prevention training and assistance hub to support Tribal communities to identify and implement best practices to help build Tribal workforces to implement their own programs. Duties will include relationship building, the dissemination of, and implementation of evidence-based models and practices for opioid use prevention per the Statewide Plan, coordination of training and technical assistance, and effective implement programs which maintain the original funding initiative.

Health Program Specialists plan, develop, implement, and evaluate health services and activities; conduct research and analyze health data and statistics; develop goals, objectives, program requirements and procedures; provide technical information regarding specialized health related conditions; and participate and provide support to various committees, advisory boards, and other work groups. Duties are related to one or more specialized health programs which operate on a statewide basis and focus on the prevention, early detection, treatment, education and tracking of data relevant to a specific communicable or chronic disease, maternal and child health, nutrition and other conditions which impact the health of under-served or target groups within the general population.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a public health, health science, social or behavioral science or closely related field applicable to the program area; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a public health, health science, social or behavioral science, or closely related field applicable to the program area and one year of paraprofessional and/or technical health-related experience related to the program area to be trained; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Research, collect, and analyze health data and statistics; identify health issues, trends, and prevalence of specific diseases and conditions; assess community, regional, and statewide needs and resources; develop recommendations for program development and expansion, resource allocation, and interventions for at-risk populations. 

Develop objectives, protocols, and procedures for assigned health program areas; establish performance indicators and benchmarks to evaluate program effectiveness and accomplishment of desired outcomes; develop quality assurance measures to ensure adherence to federal, agency, or other standards and guidelines; establish program eligibility requirements and approve program participation and reimbursement for services as required. 

Develop outreach strategies for target and at-risk populations; collaborate with individual community members and other public and private services and groups to develop and provide a community outreach coalition; serve on committees and represent the division on advisory boards to promote awareness and network with special interest groups. 

Serve as a consultant and technical advisor in an assigned program specifically designed to provide prevention, identification and treatment services to individuals either diagnosed or at risk of contracting life and health threatening diseases and/or conditions; provide technical assistance to staff and service providers to ensure program activities comply with established regulations, policies, procedures and program parameters; visit service providers to establish and maintain provider networks, monitor compliance with program requirements, and develop and implement corrective action plans as required. 

Promote statewide wellness through public education, outreach and coordination of preventive/specific health care services; conduct or assist in conducting public education, outreach campaigns and promotional activities to publicize disease prevention and health awareness; coordinate informational and educational conferences and meetings related to program area; develop educational and promotional materials, bulletins and newsletters as required; prepare press releases and public service announcements and legislative testimony as required. 

Prepare funding requests and monitor expenditures; assist in preparing budgets; prepare grant applications to secure and maintain funding including writing and amending program descriptions and compiling required financial data; participate in planning and needs assessments for future funding cycles; develop, prepare, and administer agreements and contracts as required; prepare and submit narrative and statistical reports related to program activities as required. 

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under close supervision, incumbents receive training in performing duties described in the series concept. This is the trainee level in the series and incumbents may progress to the next level in the series upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.Working knowledge of: problem solving techniques, research techniques, statistical analysis. 

Ability to: express ideas and explain problems/solutions/findings; analyze problems and develop logical solutions; write grammatically correct correspondence; read and understand technical information related to the program area; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; effectively interact with persons from varying social, economic, and cultural backgrounds; operate a personal computer; use word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software. 

Recruiter Contact Information: Danielle Whybrew – d.whybrew@admin.nv.gov

Salary : $54,434 - $80,054