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The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Early Childhood Services Bureau/Early Learning and Family Support Unit. The Early Childhood and Family Support Division works with community providers across the state, and is home to many early childhood and family support programs including, but not limited to: child care; serving children with developmental delays; supporting families through nutrition education and support, home visiting, and child abuse prevention efforts. ECFSD strives to assure that children and families are healthy and thriving. This position manages the Family Education and Support Program. Other responsibilities include: 1) Interpreting and updating policies, manuals, rules and regulations to comply with State Administrative Rules and Federal requirements; 2) General Supervision activities to meet the Federal assurances, including sub-grantee budgets; 3) Monitoring contracts and each regional program’s compliance and performance; 4) Data system development and implementation for program requirements; 5) Conducting data analysis, identifying program needs, and generating solutions for continuous improvement; and 6) Drafting performance and compliance reports for public dissemination including local, state, and federal authorities. * * Why Join DPHHS * * Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. TheState of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Qualifications for this Career Opportunity * * * Knowledge of early intervention practices. * Knowledge of the principles and concepts of family centered service delivery. * Knowledge of data analysis and reporting procedures. * Meet minimum qualifications: o Bachelor’s degree in early childhood, psychology, special education, human services or related field. o Two years direct experience in early intervention or human services program/project management. o Experience with early intervention for infants and toddlers with disabilities highly preferred. o Equivalent combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. * * How to Apply To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position. * Cover Letter * Resume * References Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. Additional Information This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy. The primary location for this position is open for consideration contingent on available workspace. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state and DPHHS policies. Title: Program Specialist 2 (14182) Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24142527 Other Locations: Kalispell, Bozeman