Programs Field Representative OKDHS ONLY

Oklahoma Human Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Human Services in Oklahoma City is seeking a Programs Field Representative for current OKDHS employees only. The position oversees SNAP E&T policy interpretation, contract oversight, and program operations to improve participant outcomes.

You will develop training, monitor contracts, review invoices, and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements while collaborating with internal and external partners. This is a civil service role with benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and three years of professional experience in social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention, and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation or vocational rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• OK SNAP Works is Oklahoma’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program. The program helps individuals receiving SNAP gain the education, training, skills, and supportive services needed to obtain new or better employment and achieve greater economic self-sufficiency. This position requires a strong understanding of program policy, federal and state requirements, contract oversight, fiscal accountability, data analysis, and program operations.
• Policy and Federal Compliance: Research, interpret, develop, and maintain SNAP E&T policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure Oklahoma’s program remains compliant with federal regulations and State requirements. Monitor federal policy changes and assist with determining their operational impact on OK SNAP Works.
• Training and Technical Assistance: Develop and provide training, guidance, and technical assistance to internal and external partners and other stakeholders.
• Contract and Partner Oversight: Monitor contracts and partner performance to ensure services are provided in accordance with approved contracts, the State Plan, federal requirements, and program expectations.
• Fiscal and Invoice Review: Review invoices, expenditures, and supporting documentation to resolve discrepancies and ensure federal and State funds are used appropriately and accurately reported.
• Federal and State Reporting: Prepare, review, and submit required federal and State reports accurately and within established deadlines.
• Program Monitoring and Evaluation: Assist with monitoring partner performance, participant services, program outcomes, and compliance.
• Program Development: Participate in the continued growth and improvement of OK SNAP Works.
• Collaboration and Communication: Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Documentation and Organization: Maintain accurate program records, guidance, reports, contracts, monitoring documentation, and other materials necessary to demonstrate program compliance and support effective program administration.

Education

Master’s degree + related fields

Job description

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT OKDHS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Programs Field Representative

H11A AFS Annual Salary $52,642.81 + Full State Employee Benefits

Travel is occasional. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree and three years of professional experience in social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention, and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation or vocational rehabilitation;
• OR an equivalent combination of experience, substituting 1 additional year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education.
• *Professional experience in the fields listed must have been the primary job responsibility to be considered as qualifying. Incidental performance of professional work in any area(s) shall not be considered.

Job Responsibilities:

• OK SNAP Works is Oklahoma’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program. The program helps individuals receiving SNAP gain the education, training, skills, and supportive services needed to obtain new or better employment and achieve greater economic self-sufficiency. This position requires a strong understanding of program policy, federal and state requirements, contract oversight, fiscal accountability, data analysis, and program operations.
• Policy and Federal Compliance: Research, interpret, develop, and maintain SNAP E&T policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure Oklahoma’s program remains compliant with federal regulations and State requirements. Monitor federal policy changes and assist with determining their operational impact on OK SNAP Works.
• Training and Technical Assistance: Develop and provide training, guidance, and technical assistance to internal and external partners and other stakeholders.
• Contract and Partner Oversight: Monitor contracts and partner performance to ensure services are provided in accordance with approved contracts, the State Plan, federal requirements, and program expectations.
• Fiscal and Invoice Review: Review invoices, expenditures, and supporting documentation to resolve discrepancies and ensure federal and State funds are used appropriately and accurately reported.
• Federal and State Reporting: Prepare, review, and submit required federal and State reports accurately and within established deadlines.
• Program Monitoring and Evaluation: Assist with monitoring partner performance, participant services, program outcomes, and compliance.
• Program Development: Participate in the continued growth and improvement of OK SNAP Works.
• Collaboration and Communication: Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Documentation and Organization: Maintain accurate program records, guidance, reports, contracts, monitoring documentation, and other materials necessary to demonstrate program compliance and support effective program administration.

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If you have questions, please contact [email protected]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 26-BB208

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