What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment First Program Specialist - DSPD position at State of Utah?
Job Description
Employment First Program Specialist - DSPD
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) is looking for a dedicated professional to fill our Employment First Program Specialist position. The person in this position will be focused on supporting the DSPD system in employment, inclusion and person-centered planning and efforts.
The Program Specialist participates in, or is responsible for workgroups and stakeholder meetings, project management tasks, inter-agency collaborations, and other duties upon assignment. This person will also perform technical writing tasks, design and deliver trainings, website development, and serve as a privacy officer for the Division. We are looking for someone who is passionate about people with disabilities being supported to live their best life in their community.
In order to demonstrate your technical writing abilities, as part of the application process; Please submit a 1 page writing sample (research paper, newsletter, administrative rule, legislation, directive, policy, etc.) and attach it to your application for review. Please title the attachment as "Writing Sample."
Why Join Our Team?
This is an opportunity to make a difference for Utah citizens while being a pivotal part of a dynamic team. You will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as generous paid time off. Spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. Click here to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.
The Agency
Example of Duties
- Manage tasks and projects connected to Employment First, Person-Centered Planning and Community Inclusion
- Complete assignments as part of DSPD Strategic Plan and State Employment Leadership Network (SELN) Plan
- Support the Employment, Planning and Inclusion Team
- Serve as a Division representative on council, committees and boards
- Attend security meetings and function as the DSPD security liaison for ensuring compliance
- Update, edit and draft material for the DSPD website
- Serve as a Records and Privacy Officer for the Division
- Participate in CMS Settings Rule compliance activities
- Assist with stakeholder communications
- Facilitate meetings, focus groups and collect feedback on projects and policies
- Draft and deliver trainings for the Division
- Research and Learning
- Other duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
- Multiple years experience providing employment services
- Knowledge of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
- Knowledge of CMS Settings Rule
- Knowledge of person-centered practices, thinking, and planning
- Experience leading projects
- Experience with Charting the LifeCourse
- Experience in website development
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of cultural competence
- Ability to work well independently and proactively
- Ability to work well with a wide range of people with varying interests
- Degree or experience in public policy, public administration, public health, or another relevant field
RELEVANT SKILLS
- Google suite (Gmail, sheets, forms, docs, slides etc.)
- Office suite (word, excel, Powerpoint, access, etc.)
- Communicate clearly, and concisely, in writing and verbally
- Understand complex and detailed information
- Facilitate or lead groups to encourage participation, build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among participants
- Able to use research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information
Supplemental Information
In order to demonstrate your technical writing abilities, as part of the application process; Please submit a 1 page writing sample (research paper, newsletter, administrative rule, legislation, directive, policy, etc.) and attach it to your application for review. Please title the attachment as "Writing Sample."
Working Conditions
- Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
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