Job Description

In order to demonstrate your technical writing abilities, as part of the application process; Please submit a 1 page writing sample (research paper, newsletter, administrative rule, legislation, directive, policy, etc.) and attach it to your application for review . Please title the attachment as "Writing Sample." The Department of Health Human Services is dedicated to provide care for individuals and families in Utah. Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) promotes opportunities and provides support for people with disabilities to lead self-determined lives by overseeing home and community-based services for more than 6,000 people who have disabilities. For more information on Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) click here!

Example of Duties

• Manage tasks and projects connected to Employment First, Person-Centered Planning and Community Inclusion
• Complete assignments as part of DSPD Strategic Plan and State Employment Leadership Network (SELN) Plan
• Support the Employment, Planning and Inclusion Team
• Serve as a Division representative on council, committees and boards
• Attend security meetings and function as the DSPD security liaison for ensuring compliance
• Update, edit and draft material for the DSPD website
• Serve as a Records and Privacy Officer for the Division
• Participate in CMS Settings Rule compliance activities
• Assist with stakeholder communications
• Facilitate meetings, focus groups and collect feedback on projects and policies
• Draft and deliver trainings for the Division
• Research and Learning
• Other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

• Multiple years experience providing employment services
• Knowledge of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
• Knowledge of CMS Settings Rule
• Knowledge of person-centered practices, thinking, and planning
• Experience leading projects
• Experience with Charting the LifeCourse
• Experience in website development
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of cultural competence
• Ability to work well independently and proactively
• Ability to work well with a wide range of people with varying interests
• Degree or experience in public policy, public administration, public health, or another relevant field

• Google suite (Gmail, sheets, forms, docs, slides etc.)
• Office suite (word, excel, Powerpoint, access, etc.)
• Communicate clearly, and concisely, in writing and verbally
• Understand complex and detailed information
• Facilitate or lead groups to encourage participation, build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among participants
• Able to use research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information

Supplemental Information

In order to demonstrate your technical writing abilities, as part of the application process; Please submit a 1 page writing sample (research paper, newsletter, administrative rule, legislation, directive, policy, etc.) and attach it to your application for review. Please title the attachment as "Writing Sample."

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

If offered this position, your employment will be contingent upon passing a background check and review. There will be no cost to you for this check. This check will include fingerprinting, which will be available at various locations for your convenience. Fingerprinting will be completed prior to your first day of employment . You may review the policy by clicking HERE. (Download PDF reader)