SNAP Program Specialist Waivers and Special Programs Northern

About the role

You will play a key role in supporting an exciting new initiative within North Dakota’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Through the SNAP Waiver program and the Double Up Bucks (DUB) program, you will help strengthen our efforts to support North Dakotans in making healthier food choices and increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables across the state.

Responsibilities

• Support SNAP Waivers, Double Up Bucks (DUB), and other special SNAP initiatives
• Work closely with SNAP retailers, community partners, and both internal and external stakeholders to promote healthy food choices and ensure effective delivery of program activities
• Maintain and analyze program performance data
• Provide training and technical assistance to support compliance and continuous improvement
• Ensure that SNAP Waiver and special program activities align with federal and state regulations, policies, and organizational goals
• Travel to visit retailers, observe how programs are operating in real time, and identify opportunities to provide additional support or clarification
• Build strong community connections to help develop and expand these programs
• Identify training needs and educational opportunities to ensure individuals receiving SNAP benefits understand what is eligible for purchase and how programs like Double Up Bucks can support healthier choices
• Collaborate with participating retailers to encourage increased availability of fresh fruits and vegetables for consumers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, social services, business or another health and human services related degree
• Two (2) years of professional work experience related to a health and human services program, program management
• Ability to travel and live within Northern North Dakota

Qualifications

• Basic Microsoft Office skills, including the ability to work with Excel for reporting and data tracking
• Adaptable, solutions-oriented, and able to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail

Skills

• Familiarity with grocery and convenience store SNAP policies
• Strategic thinking and ability to identify root causes of challenges
• Confidence in communicating with diverse audiences and providing training in various settings

Benefits

In addition to the exceptional health insurance and retirement benefits, HHS values continued learning and career enhancement. Therefore, we offer varying continuing education formats, including in-person and online, as well as tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position is remote in Northern North Dakota.

About HHS

ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. The keys to success are the 2800 committed, team members who are guided by a simple but powerful belief: when we lead with light, we create systems and services rooted in hope, clarity, and possibility. Their work is supported with more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 400 different federal, state, and special sources.

Total Rewards

The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

Application Procedures

Your resume must clearly show the months and years of employment for each position listed. This information is required to accurately calculate your qualifying experience and determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Resumes that do not include sufficient employment date may not be able to be fully evaluated.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.