STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Date: Nov 23, 2022 Req ID: 24928 Location: Conway, AR, US, 72032 Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,404.94 Position Number: 22101324 County: Faulkner Posting End Date: 12/01/2022 Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,404.94 DDS Hiring Manager: Stuart Douglas Preferences: At least one year experience in a Health Care Facility, At least one year experience as an Administrative Analyst, Experience in staff training.
The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better.
We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe.
We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans.
Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS.
Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more.
At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
Position Information Class Code: E051C Grade: GS05 FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT Salary Range: $32,405.00
– $46,987.00 Summary The Staff Development Specialist is responsible for researching and drafting new and revised policies and procedures.
This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions Researches, analyzes, and interprets state and federal laws and regulations related to assigned programs.
Gathers information from appropriate organizations regarding policy recommendations for change.
Makes recommendations for policy development and drafts new policies or revises existing policies based on research and analysis.
Coordinates policy revision with appropriate legal counsel prior to implementation.
Monitors implementation of policy revisions; maintains policy manuals and other supporting documentation, including official notices and waivers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions None Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of policy development.
Knowledge of designated data system functions.
Ability to write clearly and concisely.
Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate information.
Ability to provide technical customer support.
Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of an associate’s degree in general business or a related field; plus one year of experience in policy or program development or a related field.
Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.
OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Licenses None The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock