Health Program Coordinator
FT / PT Status – Full time
Salary – $29.66 - $44.58
Remote Work / In-Office – In Office
Recruiter – Josh Stover | [email protected] | 801.538.4251
Application Deadline – 8/4/2026
- This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, incumbents will coordinate with other health program professionals to manage a program component within a larger, significant health initiative. These duties will be carried out across various community-based settings where Medicaid waivered services are delivered, including shared and family-based residential programs, individual and group day support programs, and supported employment environments.
Supervisory duties may include training, directing, and monitoring staff, particularly those tasked with providing direct support or overseeing Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) quality assurance, care assessment, and case management. Ensuring adherence to all State and Federal rules, policies, and regulations is also a core requirement.
Additionally, this position is responsible for cultivating and maintaining positive working partnerships with both providers and the community. This involves spending significant time in the field at HCBS locations and collaborating closely with other organizational units (OUs) that handle regulatory and oversight functions for the Department.
Qualifications
Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:
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Experience working with individuals with disabilities and other related conditions.
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Knowledge of HCBS Medicaid Waivers.
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Knowledge and understanding of DSPD provider contracts.
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Experience with technical assistance and oversight of HCBS settings.
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Knowledge of the Medicaid Settings Rule
Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:
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QIDP qualified.
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Ability to interact with individuals, families and providers.
About the Role
Location – 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 with frequent travel statewide
Background Check Required –Yes
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – Competitive Career Service
Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:
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Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
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Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
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Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
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Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
The Agency
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing 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 5,000 people who have disabilities. For more information on the Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD), click here!
EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.
