Home and Community Based Services Communications Specialist

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 32 - 32

Posted on: 17-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Bring your communication and creative skills to a career that makes a real difference in peoples lives.
The Wyoming Department of Health is hiring a Communications Specialist - Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) - to help share important information about the programs that support older adults and people with disabilities across the this role youll write and design messages manage website updates and create training materials that help families providers and community partners understand how to access services and supports.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys writing organizing information and building connections. Youll use your skills to help improve how Wyoming 1915(c) waiver participants access and experience essential health and community programs.

Whats in it for you:

A meaningful career where your work directly helps Wyoming families.
Competitive salary and excellent state benefits including health dental and vision insurance; paid vacation sick leave and holidays; and retirement with lifetime pension.
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Flexible work environment and strong work-life balance.
Opportunities for professional growth through training and development programs.

If youre passionate about clear communication and want your work to have a lasting impact wed love to have you on our team.

Human Resource Contact:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

Create clear and engaging communications. Write and edit newsletters email updates website content and public materials that explain available health and community support programs in plain easy-to-understand language.
Manage program websites. Keep online content accurate organized and user-friendly so citizens families and providers can easily find the information they need.
Develop and deliver training materials. Design and present online or in-person training sessions presentations and visual guides for staff providers and community partners.
Support public outreach and engagement. Help plan and coordinate community meetings webinars and stakeholder events to share program updates and gather feedback.
Collaborate across teams. Work closely with policy operations and technology teams to ensure messages are consistent accurate and delivered effectively.
Translate technical language into plain English. Turn complex policy and procedure information into clear accessible materials for the public.
Assist with process improvement. Gather feedback identify communication gaps and recommend ways to improve how information is shared across programs.
Ensure compliance and accuracy. Maintain documents forms and public notices in line with state and federal communication requirements.
Contribute to creative projects. Help design infographics slide decks and visual materials that make program information more engaging.
Support leadership communication efforts. Draft talking points internal updates or reports for management as needed.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to candidates with a bachelors degree in communications marketing public relations or public administration. Consideration will be given to alternative degrees with documented experience of the listed job functions.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the legislative executive and judicial branches of state and federal government.
Knowledge of federal state and local laws on Medicaid programs.
Knowledge of the Comprehensive and Supports Waiver (DD Waivers) and Community Choices Waiver (CCW) programs.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities meeting deadlines and shifting focus appropriately as new tasks arise.
Knowledge of effective program administration and functions.
Experience in public speaking and presenting materials and concepts to diverse groups of people.
Ability to find compile and use data from a wide array of sources.
Ability to manage and organize complex recordkeeping structure.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to learn and use different IT systems including but not limited to WordPress Adobe Google Suite and GovDelivery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Benefits and Eligibility) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Benefits and Eligibility Specialist

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Benefits and Eligibility) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Benefits and Eligibility Specialist

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however there may be some walking standing bending carrying light items driving an automobile etc.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Wyoming Department of Health is anE-Verifyemployer.

Supplemental Information

Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Required Experience:

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: Bring your communication and creative skills to a career that makes a real difference in peoples lives.The Wyoming Department of Health is hiring a Communications Specialist - Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) - to help share impo...