HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Job Duties

• Carries a caseload of approximately 300 cases and covers multi-county territory with few other positions nearby.
• Investigates complaints of maltreatment and serves as custodian for impaired or endangered adults, law institutions, etc.

Special Work Condition/Preferences

• In-state Travel Required.
• Occasional on-call duties during the week and on weekends.

Required Experience

• Three years’ experience with statutes, policy, or procedures related to adult or child welfare.
• Two years’ experience in a discipline which requires using reasoning skills and objective analysis of facts.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled or geriatric populations.
• Demonstrates ability to plan and organize work and time around deadlines.
• At least two years’ experience using Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• At least a bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or a closely related field is required.
• Licensure/Certifications: Not applicable.

Skills

• Strong understanding of public health principles, population health, and program development cycles.
• Ability to analyze and interpret health data, epidemiological reports, and demographic trends.
• Proficient in preparing clear and accurate program reports, policy documents, and grant submissions.
• Experience working with data systems, spreadsheets, and digital tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, or program-specific software).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for professional, public, and diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Pension
• Maternity leave
• Paid state holidays

Pay

• $52,137 - $77,163

Schedule

• Not specified