HEALTH PROGRAM SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

Date: Jul 21, 2025

Req ID: 51260

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $63,086.00

Position Number: 22175516
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 07/27/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $63,086.00
DPSQA
Hiring Official: KaShayla Bridges

Job Summary: Oversight of the OLTC licensure program. Ensure licensing functions are carried out based on rules and regulations. Create and maintain desk guide, and process related to licensing. Oversees the Enterprise Licensing System project. Review and approve OLTC travel submissions and manage CMS CMP reports. Completes monthly reports.

Specific duties include but not limited to:

*Supervise licensing staff
*Complete and maintain desk guides with processes related to licensing activities
*Review and approve travel submission from OLTC survey staff
*Complete audits on minimum staffing
*Track and report on CMS CMP funding and requests

MUST HAVE SKILLS:

*Excellent computer skills.

*Ability to analyze data and produce reports as needed.

*Communicate clearlyand professionally both written and verbally

*Critical thinking, interpret data, rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of state and federal rules related to licensing of long-term care facilities.

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

Job Series: Health Specialties

Classification: Health Program Supervisor/Expert – Career Path

Class Code: PHS08P

Pay Grade: SGS08

Salary Range: $63,086 - $93,367

Job Summary

The Health Program Supervisor/Expert is responsible for supervising the operations of one or more public health programs or program teams, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements, overseeing strategic direction, and serving as the agency’s primary expert in a designated public health domain.

Primary Responsibilities

The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency's operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate program staff including coordinators, specialists, and support personnel engaged in program development, delivery, or compliance monitoring. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for a specific public health domain such as chronic disease prevention, infectious disease control, environmental health, maternal and child health, or emergency preparedness. Oversee the development, execution, and evaluation of multiple or complex public health programs, ensuring alignment with agency priorities, grant requirements, and best practices. Provide technical leadership in policy development, strategic planning, and procedural implementation for assigned program areas. Monitor and evaluate program outcomes using qualitative and quantitative data to ensure efficiency, impact, and equity. Oversee budget development, fiscal reporting, and resource allocation, ensuring efficient and compliant use of funds. Guide the preparation of grant applications, legislative reports, and program audits, and present findings to leadership or public health boards.

Knowledge and Skills

Advanced knowledge of public health program administration, grant and budget management, and regulatory compliance. Proficiency in analyzing and presenting health data, epidemiological trends, and policy impacts to inform program direction. Skilled in performance measurement and quality improvement for public health service delivery. Familiarity with state and federal laws, public health accreditation standards, and emerging health policy issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure/Certifications

N/A 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.

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.