Program Specialist 1 (00160)
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
05-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Senior & Long Term Care Aging Services Bureau.
The Program Manager serves as the focal point for development and support of a responsive system of information and assistance to meet the needs of our older adults age 60 plus adults with disabilities family caregivers as well as Area Agencies on Aging and service providers who implement the programs of the Aging Services bureau. The Program Manager provides oversight leadership training support and guidance to providers; participation in federal initiatives oversight and leadership of grant activities federal reporting requirements; management of the statewide database system; and establishing formal partnerships between aging disability and Medicaid agency staff and other stakeholders to support a statewide system to become a fully functioning ADRC state.
Why Join DPHHS
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 Montanas 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) 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 program development and evaluation.
Knowledge of aging and disability issues.
Skills in technical writing and verbal communications.
Skills in managing competing timelines and deadlines and managing the logistics of numerous often complex projects.
Meet minimum qualifications:
Bachelors degree in healthcare human services or public administration
2 years job-related work experience in program management of services to persons with disabilities and/or those in the aging community
Other combinations of education and 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 is a mandatory reporter of suspect abuse neglect or exploitation of individuals over the age of 60 and those with disabilities over the age of 18.
This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1 2025.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
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