NEOGOV · 11 hours ago
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1
Reno
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$64K/yr - $96K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is the employer of the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, which is seeking a Health Program Specialist 1 located in Reno, Nevada. The role involves coordinating suicide prevention and healthcare program initiatives for veterans, developing educational materials, conducting outreach, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve veterans' assistance programs.
GovernmentSoftwareHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyGovTech
Responsibilities
Develop outreach strategies for target and at-risk populations; collaborate with individual community members and other public and private services and groups to develop and provide a community outreach coalition; serve on committees and represent the division on advisory boards to promote awareness and network with special interest groups
Promote statewide wellness through public education, outreach and coordination of preventive/specific health care services; conduct or assist in conducting public education, outreach campaigns and promotional activities to publicize disease prevention and health awareness; coordinate informational and educational conferences and meetings related to program area; develop educational and promotional materials, bulletins and newsletters as required; prepare press releases and public service announcements and legislative testimony as required
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a public health, health science, social or behavioral science or closely related field applicable to the program area and two years of professional health-related experience which included at least two of the following areas: researching, collecting and analyzing data and statistics, developing objectives, protocols and procedures; providing health education services to target groups or the general public; evaluating program effectiveness and accomplishment of desired outcomes to meet federal, agency, or other standards and guidelines; providing prevention, identification or treatment services to individuals or populations who have been diagnosed or are at risk of contracting life and health threatening diseases and/or conditions; and/or investigation and prevention of communicable or chronic diseases; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health science, social or behavioral science, or closely related field and three years of professional experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Health Program Specialist Trainee II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
Working knowledge of: health care delivery systems; standards of care; prevention, detection, treatment, transmission and progression of communicable diseases, chronic diseases, and other health conditions; oral communication skills sufficient to make presentations to groups of program participants, co-workers, the general public and others; writing skills sufficient to develop narrative reports, instructional materials, brochures, pamphlets, and newsletters
General knowledge of: program evaluation methods and techniques; public health; commonly prescribed medications, typical side effects and drug interactions
Ability to: collect, analyze, and interpret data; interpret, apply, and explain complex health policies, regulations, and program requirements; prepare reports and grant applications; participate in developing and monitoring the budget for an assigned program and/or grant; develop and conduct public education and information campaigns to publicize and promote good health habits and health awareness; work cooperatively and collaboratively with health care providers, patients, community groups and other agencies
Benefits
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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