Social Services Program Specialist 3

Marathon Staffing Group; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Staffing Group seeks a Social Services Program Specialist 3 to lead statewide child welfare and prevention initiatives. This role focuses on program oversight, compliance, and cross-system collaboration to protect children and strengthen families.

The position offers opportunities to influence policy and coordinate across agencies. The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree and 2+ years in social services or program administration, with strong regulatory knowledge and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field is required.
• 2+ years professional experience in social services, healthcare, or program administration.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and reporting.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, and monitoring of federally funded child welfare programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Coordinate state plans, annual reports, and funding strategies.
• Serve as a resource for technical assistance, policy development, and stakeholder coordination.
• Support evidence-based and trauma-informed practices.
• Monitor program performance using data-driven outcomes.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and policy recommendations for leadership.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Program administration

Data analysis

Written communication

Education

Bachelors degree in a related field

Job description

Statewide Impact | Child Welfare & Prevention

Our client is hiring a Social Services Program Specialist 3 to lead and support statewide child abuse prevention and treatment initiatives funded at the federal level. This role is ideal for professionals experienced in program oversight, compliance, and cross‑system collaboration who want their work to directly protect children and strengthen families.

Role Overview

• Lead planning, implementation, and monitoring of federally funded child welfare programs
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
• Coordinate state plans, annual reports, and funding strategies
• Serve as a key resource for technical assistance, policy development, and stakeholder coordination
• Support evidence-based and trauma-informed practices
• Monitor program performance using data-driven outcomes
• Prepare reports, presentations, and policy recommendations for leadership

Key Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 2+ years’ professional experience in social services, healthcare, or program administration
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and reporting
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and written communication skills

Preferred

• Experience with grant management, federal reporting, or program coordination
• Familiarity with child welfare systems, prevention frameworks, or trauma-informed care

Why This Role

• High-visibility, mission-critical position
• Direct influence on statewide child welfare outcomes
• Collaborative work with agencies, courts, healthcare providers, and community partners
• Opportunity to drive system-level improvement

Interested or know someone who is?
Apply today or reach out directly for more details.

Marathon Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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About Marathon

Marathon is one of the largest regional employers, supplying temporary, on-site,contract, contract to hire and direct hire employees to companies throughout the UnitedStates. We have over three decades of staffing experience and place over 15,000 teammembers annually.

Marathon exists to help people achieve.

MARATHON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Contact Us

NVCarson City/Reno
769 Basque Way, Suite 100, Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: [phone]
FaxNumber: 775-200-0929
For more information about this position, email Tony Frenchu