Program Specialist 2 (37434)
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- 24143060 Requisition #
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- 6 days ago Post Date
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 State Opioid Response (SOR) Grant and behavioral health interventions within criminal justice settings. The SOR Grant seeks to increase access to medication for opioid use disorder, reduce unmet treatment needs, and reduce opioid overdose related deaths. This position is responsible for leading the development of evidence-based prevention interventions and recovery support services for both opioid and stimulant use disorders including naloxone training, distribution, and expansion programs; health intervention awareness campaigns; and the development of a statewide Recovery Residence infrastructure. This position is responsible for leading the planning and implementation of detention center-based behavioral health services through the HEART Initiative to support the needs of justice-involved individuals with behavioral health disorders with an emphasis on opioid and stimulant use disorders. This position is responsible for the planning and implementation of the DPHHS Director’s Angel Initiative to increase access to treatment by creating entry points through law enforcement offices statewide and partnerships with local treatment providers for individuals voluntarily seeking treatment. 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 to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to 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
- 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.
- Meet minimum qualifications:
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in health science, health education, behavioral or social science, public administration, or a related field.
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.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
