Community Based Program Specialist - Behavioral Health (Tribal)
Community Based Program Specialist - Behavioral Health (Tribal)
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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
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Job Description:
Your collaboration will span various programs and units within the DHHS divisions and across the Four Federally Recognized Tribes of Nebraska . You will monitor the tribal contracts and budgets assist in internal and external policy development ensure regulatory and contractual compliance and lead monthly meetings to address ongoing concerns.
We seek organized candidates with exceptional culturally sensitive customer service skills who are committed to fostering and maintaining strong working relationships with Tribal Nations and Native-serving organizations guided by the principles of Tribal sovereignty mutual respect and nation-to-nation partnerships.
Job Duties:
The Community Based Program Specialist will:
- Plan and coordinate the development and administration of Nebraskas community-based behavioral health services.
- Serve as a resource and consultant to provide technical assistance/advice to tribal staff leaders and DHHS Tribal Liaisons.
- Manage the day-to-day operational and technical functions of Nebraskas behavioral health system including performing planning implementation monitoring and evaluation of program activities.
- Oversee and direct contracts for the Four Federally Recognized Tribes of Nebraska including monitoring and recommending actions for contractor performance.
- Monitor tribal program budgets oversee monthly tribal contract billings and conduct annual audits as directed.
- Excellent documentation and organizational skills are a must for this important position.
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:
- Associate degree with 3 to 5 years of demonstrated contract management experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree.
- One or more years of experience in Human Social Service Behavioral Health Services Public Health Public Administration Healthcare Administration or similar including budget and audit experience a plus.
- Knowledge of or interest in Nebraskas public behavioral health services network a plus.
- Understanding and knowledge of Nebraska contracts and grants management.
- Intercultural professional awareness.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge:
- Contract management budgeting compliance and trend analysis.
Skills:
- Interpreting and communicating policy clarifications to interested groups and analyzing program trends.
Abilities:
- Strong ability to plan organize and direct major programs effectively.
- Excellent collaboration skills for teamwork and relationship-building with agency staff service providers contractors and community organizations.
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
