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Health Program Assistant 2 (40 Hour)

Hybrid

Recruitment # 251104-4405FP-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 11/4/2025 12:00:00 PM

Salary $72,935 - $96,552/year (New State employees start at the minimum of the range.)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 11/17/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Do you have experience in assisting in the compilation and interpretation of fiscal and programmatic data and statistics, development and implementation of program plans, grant management and monitoring. If so, we invite you to apply to join our team today!

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Social Services (DSS (https://portal.ct.gov/dsshome/) ) – is accepting applications for one (1) full-time Health Program Assistant 2 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=4405FP&R1=&R3=) located in Hartford, CT.

DSS is participating in the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Sickle Cell Disease Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model and was awarded cooperative agreement funding to support members participating in this model, provide education about cell and gene therapy for sickle cell disease and identify and address barriers to accessing this treatment.

The Health Program Assistant 2 (HPA2) will work in the Division of Health Services and will serve as the principal investigator/project director (PI/PD) for this cooperative agreement with CMMI. This individual will be responsible for managing deliverables of the award, monitoring contract activities with the Community Health Network of Connecticut (CHNCT) and developing and updating project work plans. They will coordinate with a member of the DSS Fiscal unit to submit timely quarterly reports to federal partners and will be responsible for registering with SAM & Grant Solutions (the federal reporting/data systems) to submit reports according to the Standard, Terms & Conditions. The HPA2 will serve as the point of contact with CMMI for the Access Model and the cooperative agreement as well as maintain responsibility for all reporting requirements of both, including the tracking required for the outcomes-based rebate portion of the agreements with CMMI and the manufacturers of the cell and gene therapy products as part of the Access Model.

Position Highlights:

+ Location: 55 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT

+ Full-time | Hybrid | 40 hours per week

+ Monday - Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

In your role as a Health Program Assistant 2, you will:

+ Assist in the preparation of section of state health plans or special federal or state program plans;

+ Gather fiscal, programmatic, census and other kinds of needed data from complex calculations and interpretations;

+ Review program grants requests and monitor fiscal and programmatic performance of grants using agency regulations and guidelines;

+ Monitor programs using site visits when necessary;

+ Assist in the preparation of program objectives and evaluation of program results;

+ Prepare information for public distribution;

+ For a more comprehensive list of duties click here (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=4405FP&R1=&R3=) ;

What we can offer you:

+ View our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

+ A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees!

+ The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

About the Department of Social Services:

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS services about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities. Services are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, online and phone access options. Follow us on twitter @ctdss (https://twitter.com/ctdss) and see what we are all about!

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note : The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Rocky Young at [email protected]

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state health program or project this class is accountable for compiling and interpreting fiscal and programmatic data and statistics, developing and implementing program plans and monitoring and evaluating a state health program or project for the purposes of quality assurance and compliance with State and Federal laws.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

As with all jobs in the generic health program series the exact duties vary considerably depending on the nature of the program and the current stage in its life cycle. Typical examples of work performed at this level include:

+ Assists in the preparation of sections of state health plans or special federal or state program plans;

+ Gathers fiscal, programmatic, census and other kinds of needed data from complex calculations and interpretations;

+ Reviews program grants requests and monitors fiscal and programmatic performance of grants using agency regulations and guidelines;

+ Monitors programs using site visits when necessary;

+ Assists in the preparation of program objectives and evaluation of program results;

+ Prepares information for public distribution;

+ May serve as staff to a task force or committee;

+ May answer general informational questions for the public;

+ May serve as a liaison between the program or project and specific people or organizations for the purpose of keeping information flowing;

+ May assist in epidemiological investigations;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Knowledge of

+ purposes, plans, objectives and programs of public health agencies including the changing patterns of preventive medicine and environmental health;

+ the changing aspects of socio-medical philosophies;

+ state and community organizations and programs involved in the field of health;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to conduct independent research, develop and gather data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in a professional capacity in a health organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in health care program administration, a health systems agency or other health care organization in at least one of the following areas:

+ grant writing or monitoring;

+ formal program planning, development, management or evaluation;

+ program consultation.

NOTE:

+ For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Health Program Assistant 1.

+ A health care organization is defined as a large multi-dimensional agency with responsibility for developing health programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (l5) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

+ A Master's degree in public health, health education, hospital administration, or public administration or other closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

+ For state employees one (1) year as a Health Program Assistant 1 may substitute for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience in federal grant management, including familiarity with GrantSolutions and reporting requirements, deliverables tracking, and compliance for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HRSA, CDC or other agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services.

+ Experience administering 1 or more contracts with healthcare organizations or community-based organizations, demonstrated by monitoring contract performance and managing vendor compliance.

+ Experience developing and updating detailed project work plans with clearly defined milestones, deliverables, and performance measures.

+ Experience preparing program and financial reports for quarterly or semi-annual submissions to federal agencies.

+ Experience establishing and developing collaborative relationships across state, healthcare, and community partners.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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