• Health Program Specialist II

    State of Arkansas (Little Rock, AR)


    HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

    Date: May 28, 2025

     

    Req ID: 49610

    Location:

    Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

     

    Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

     

    Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,340.00

     

    Position Number: 22102310

     

    County: Pulaski

    Posting End Date: 06/04/2025

    Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,340.00

    OHR

    The Health and Wellness Specialist is responsible for organizing health and wellness events and providing health and wellness information to DHS staff. This role also involves managing a fitness facility, writing, and overseeing grant applications, and coordinating monthly health and wellness activities. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about fostering a healthy lifestyle, have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be adept at balancing various responsibilities, including administrative tasks and event planning. This is a unique opportunity for someone interested in combining coaching, facility management, and program development in a team-oriented setting.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Knowledge of fitness training, nutrition, stress management, and overall wellness principles

    • Knowledge in health and wellness initiatives, activities, and events on a corporate level

    • Expert communication skills to be used to engage and train staff

    • Extensive statewide travel

     

    The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

    Position Information

    Class Code: L048C

     

    Grade: GS07

     

    FLSA Status: EXEMPT

     

    Salary Range: $40,340.00 - $64,343.00

    Summary

    The Health Program Specialist II is responsible for acting as the lead program specialist in planning, developing, initiating, and maintaining public health programs. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

     

    Functions

     

    Trains, supervises, and coordinates work schedules of public health program staff. Determines health program goals and objectives based on state and agency directives, and existing laws and regulations. Monitors program effectiveness and cost analyses, forecasts program service needs and budget, writes grants, obtains program funding, and prepares supporting financial reports and documents. Maintains consistent contact with federal, state, and local officials, and members of the community served by the public health program. Communicates goals and policies of the health program in meetings, committees, conferences, and workgroups. Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Dimensions

     

    None

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

     

    Knowledge of principles and practices of public health program administration. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Ability to monitor the effectiveness of programs and services. Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats. Ability to analyze data and prepare reports. Ability to supervise and evaluate personnel and program performance. Ability to review and analyze financial data and develop budgets.

    Minimum Qualifications

    The formal education equivalent of a master’s degree in public health, public health administration, public administration or related field; plus one year of experience in health program administration or operations, including six months in a supervisory or leadership capacity. OR The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in public health, public health administration, public administration or related field; plus two years of experience in health program administration or operations, including six months in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

     

    Licenses

     

    None

     

    The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

     

    Nearest Major Market:Little Rock