DHHS Program Specialist (Adult Protective Services)
Core
Provide statewide leadership and policy support for Adult Protective Services (APS), ensuring compliance with federal requirements and protecting federal funding.
Role type
Senior policy specialist (public administration/health & human services)
Builds
State APS Plan, operational plans, policy procedures, and compliance frameworks for vulnerable adult services.
Domain
Public sector / Health & Human Services / Adult Protective Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
policy development, program planning, federal/state law interpretation, budget management, contract negotiation, stakeholder liaison, technical writing, data analysis
Preferred skills
experience with vulnerable adults (18+), Medicaid administrative claiming, case management in human services
Technologies
RFP processes, Workday, ACL systems
Responsibilities
Reconcile monthly accounting reports and communicate with federal auditors to prevent fund misuse; Develop and maintain state APS and operational plans for federal compliance; Research and analyze federal regulations to formulate policies; Draft and implement program regulations; Manage contracts and contractors via RFP processes; Represent APS on state and national committees; Provide education and presentations to communities and agencies; Handle communications with the Attorney General, Ombudsman, and Governor's offices regarding case inquiries.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on policy lead
