Annual Salary: $98,924.80 – $128,627.20
Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Position Information: The Human Services Program Specialist performs high level administrative duties to promote positive outcomes for the child welfare, indigent, and vulnerable populations to include comprehensive research and analysis to develop policy and departmental programs; and performs related duties as required.
Area of Assignment
This recruitment has been initiated to fill a Human Services Program Specialist vacancy in the County Manager’s Office as part of a small team of individuals focused on behavioral health initiatives designed to improve behavioral health outcomes in Washoe County. This position will serve in the capacity of a Regional Behavioral Health Coordinator (RBHC) for the Washoe County region and is funded primarily by two behavioral health related grants from the State of Nevada. This position will support the Washoe Regional Behavioral Health Policy Board established by NRS 433.429 and will facilitate collaborative efforts with community partners and the State on specific behavioral health related initiatives. Examples include the Sequential Intercept Model initiative designed to divert and deflect individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges from the justice system to behavioral health care, anti-stigma campaigns, workforce development efforts and other initiatives.
The list created by this recruitment will be used to fill future Human Services Program Specialist vacancies in the Washoe County Human Services Agency. The Human Services Agency is responsible for safeguarding and enhancing the well being of vulnerable children, adults, seniors, and those experiencing homelessness. Human Services Program Specialist positions within HSA may provide direct and specialized programmatic support, or may serve in a cross-departmental role to support a variety of human services programs within the agency. Individuals who are interested in future Human Services Program Specialists roles serving vulnerable children, adults, seniors and those experiencing homelessness are encouraged to apply to be considered for future openings.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at: https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php
For more information and to apply online, please visit the Washoe County Job Opportunities Page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washoecounty
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