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Summary Statement
The Program Integrity Specialist will support the Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission (POSDC). The primary responsibility of this role is to provide comprehensive grant management for POSDCfunded initiatives aimed at addressing the opioid crisis in Delaware. The Program Integrity Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring that grant activities are administered effectively that grant recipients adhere to compliance requirements and that program outcomes are measured and reported accurately. This position also involves supporting the implementation of the POSDCs strategic plan cofacilitating committee meetings and generating various reports and summaries.
Selective Requirement
Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements. Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.- Experience in grants or project management
- Experience in technical report writing
Preferred Qualification
Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.
- 1 year of experience in facilitating project meetings to elicit information define business processes and requirements and monitor the progress/status of projects
- Knowledge of the social service system
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here
- Administer and manage grants awarded by the POSDC.
- Oversee all aspects of the grant lifecycle including grant awarding monitoring of grant activities and measuring outputs and outcomes.
- Engage with grantees through regular communication including conducting site visits to assess program implementation and compliance.
- Ensure overall compliance with grant terms conditions and reporting requirements.
- Support the implementation of the POSDCs strategic plan.
- Facilitate committee meetings and activities providing project management support.
- Work directly with committee members on assigned tasks ensuring effective coordination and completion.
- Prepare a variety of reports summaries blog posts and other written materials to communicate program activities outcomes outcomes and impact.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Administrative Management- Possession of a bachelors degree in political science public administration communications journalism English or closely related curriculum and two years of professional experience in lobbying governmental relations political campaigns broadcasting communications or public relations.
OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience required.- Two years state federal OR local legislative experience.
- Two years DHSS administered programs experience.
- Two years project management experience.
- Two years experience analyzing and interpreting legislation and policy.
- Two years experience working with people from diverse academic and diverse cultures.
Additional Posting Information
Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to ourJob Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employmentbased sponsorship.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process
The application and
resumeareevaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience asthey relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential thatyou provide complete and accurate information on your applicationand
resume to include dates of employment job title and job education and training list name of educational provider training coursetitles and summary of course content. Narrative informationsupplied in response to the questions must be supported by the informationsupplied on the application including your employment education and traininghistory as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application online all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab at.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800)or by visiting . You may also call (302)or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
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