Community Support Specialist
Community Support Specialist
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Job Description
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
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Job Description:
You have the passion; we have the opportunities lets make a difference for Nebraskans
The Community Support Specialist will:
- Act as a liaison between the Department of Health and Human Services and community-based organizations.
- Facilitate client assistance by community-based organizations.
- Train community-based organizations in how to help clients access economic assistance programs through the Department of Health and Human Services website.
- Respond to client problems with the application process known as iServe Nebraska.
- Provide training to community partners throughout the year related to economic assistance programs and other assistance programs throughout DHHS.
- Provide outreach and education to the public via speaking engagements and engaging in partnership building activities within the community.
Hiring Rate Increases July 1 2025 to: $21.902 per hour Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday Friday; 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Dress Attire: Business Casual
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:Post high school coursework/training in social work human services public administration human development social sciences psychology public relations or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Economic Assistance Medicaid or other social services.
- Experience in facilitating meetings and networking.
- Experience in training/teaching/coaching a broad range of topics.
- Bilingual; previous experience with case management or service coordination.
- Current or recent engagement with various partners in the service area.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: leadership techniques; coordination of people and resources; principles and practices of social work; principles of individual and group interaction; awareness/understanding of sociological factors influencing human behavior; federal and state laws rules regulations policies programs and services pertinent to economic assistance programs; investigative techniques including collection of evidence interview techniques data analysis evaluating facts and drawing conclusions.
Skill in: interviewing customers to collect and elicit essential information gain rapport and assess customer needs; meeting facilitation; conflict resolution.
Ability to: communicate ideas clearly and concisely; train and instruct individuals; work independently; investigate circumstances and draw applicable conclusions; interpret explain and apply state and federal laws and regulations; analyze situations and develop recommendations; develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships with agency staff service providers and customers; develop and conduct presentations.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
