Strategic Initiatives & Compliance Program Specialist

Strategic Initiatives & Compliance Program Specialist

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. 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 whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity:

• 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.
• Meet minimum qualifications: 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.
• 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.

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 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.
• The primary location for this position is open for consideration contingent on available workspace. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state and DPHHS policies.
• This position is grant funded for five years.
• This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
• Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
• Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
• Salary: $34.09-34.09 Hourly
• Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)
• Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
• Number of Openings: 1
• Employee Status: Regular
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Job Type: Standard
• Shift: Day Job
• Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
• Primary Location: Helena
• Other Locations: Billings, Butte, Missoula, Bozeman, Great Falls
• Agency: Department of Public Health & Human Services
• Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees
• Contact Name: Jamie Closson
• Contact Email: Jamie.Closson@mt.gov
• Contact Phone: 406-444-6413