Developmental Disabilities Division: DHHS Program Specialist
Developmental Disabilities Division: DHHS Program Specialist
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Health & Human Services - Agency 25
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Job Description:
Were looking for an experienced forward-thinking professional to assist with the development implementation and evaluation of programs that support some of our states most vulnerable populations.
In this role you wont just analyze data or write policies; youll help shape how direct services are delivered across the state. Youll interpret federal and state regulations design effective policies assess service systems and collaborate closely with agency partners and community stakeholders.
Whether your background is in public administration behavioral science human services or health care we value your expertise and your passion for driving meaningful change.
If youre ready to use your skills to support in creating lasting equitable impactthis is your opportunity.
Job Duties:
Plan implement monitor and evaluate program activities to oversee the operational and technical functions of services delivery.
Draft and implement policies procedures and program regulations to ensure consistent application across staff and service providers.
Participate in public and administrative hearings that involve policy and procedure revisions.
Research analyze and interpret federal regulations state statutes and other states laws regulations and policies to recommend appropriate changes to Nebraska policies and procedures.
Prepare reports position papers impact statements and related documents to formulate policy material by conducting research and meeting with department staff agency representatives and health and/or developmental disabilities service stakeholders.
Serve on committee boards councils and/or advisory groups
Prepare present and explain practices policies procedures and program activities to agency staff service providers community organizations and the public.
Establish best practice and make recommendations to agency staff for quality program service delivery.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent coursework/training in public administration social/behavioral sciences healthcare human services or other program related field. Professional experience working in a human/social service or health care agency with responsibility for planning or evaluation services programs or operational policies and practices may substitute in lieu of the educational requirement.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Medicaid or HCBS programs writing federal funding requests and continuous quality improvement systems. Knowledge and/or experience with delivery of home and community-based services or in serving vulnerable populations.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge: Principles and practices of HCBS service delivery; procedures and policy development; methods and techniques of program planning; federal and state laws rules regulations and procedures pertaining to health and human service programs; public funds and budgeting methods; quality assurance mechanism; principles and techniques of planning monitoring and evaluating human service programs and service delivery systems.
Skills: Interpreting and/or clarifying policy to interested groups; conducting formal presentations to provide education and share information.
Ability: Communicate verbally and written in a professional efficient manner. Work collaboratively in a team setting and maintain positive relationships with agency staff providers and community organizations. Must be able to read legal documents and understand regulations. Exercise independent critical thinking skills prioritize and multi-task while maintaining accuracy.
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:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
