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Program Specialist - CYFS

Posting Begin Date: 2025/05/02

Posting End Date: 2025/06/01

Category: Public Health

Work Type: Full Time

Remote: Flexible Hybrid

Minimum Salary: 22.75

Maximum Salary: 25.03

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

**THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED

Do you have personal or professional experience within or in support of programs serving youth and families and/or the child welfare team? TheProgram Specialistfor the Continuum of Care (COC) Bureau plays a critical role in supporting the design, implementation, and coordination of services for youth in residential care. This position ensures efficient program operations, strengthens service delivery, and enhances compliance with policies and regulations. The specialist provides oversight, technical assistance, and operational support across key teams, including the Qualified Individual Team, Congregate Care Team, Family Support Clinicians, and Helpline Clinicians. This position will be located in our downtownBoise office.

This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace.   Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

+ 11 paid holidays

+ Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start

+ Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

+ Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates! (full-time/30+ hours per week)

+ PERSI Choice 401(k)

+ Deferred compensation plan

+ Life insurance

+ Short and long-term disability insurance

+ Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

+ Wellness programs

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Wide variety of training opportunities

+ Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

+ Assist in the design and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

+ Support cross-team coordination to ensure seamless support for youth in residential care and their families.

+ Monitor program performance, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness.

+ Collect, analyze, and report program data to track outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance.

+ Prepare detailed reports on program effectiveness, compliance with state and federal regulations, and areas for improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

+ Some knowledge of management practices. Typically gained through completion of a college-level course or 20 hours of management training that included all the essential elements of management (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling); OR three months of experience performing all management elements.

+ Some knowledge of program or project planning and implementation. Typically gained through at least one year experience on a committee or with a group that involved program planning and implementation.

+ Experience developing and evaluating policies and procedures. Typically gained through six months experience writing or assisting in reviewing/auditing and developing policies, procedures, field memorandums, directives or post orders.

Learn About a Career with DHW

***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.