EBT Program Specialist

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$24.862

Job Posting:

JR2026- EBT Program Specialist (Open)

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Job Description:

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking motivated individuals with a passion for helping people live better lives to join our Office of Economic Assistance Team and fill the role of EBT Program Specialist. The essential purpose of this position is to support the Program Integrity manager with all aspects of EBT.

Under limited supervision plans and coordinates the development administration and evaluation of a statewide health and human services program(s); serves as a resource and consultant to provide technical assistance/advice to agency staff clients and service providers; researches and develops program policy and performs quality assurance analysis and evaluation of assigned program(s); performs related work as assigned.

You have the passion; we have the opportunities lets make a difference for Nebraskans!

As the EBT Program Specialist you will:

Support the Program Integrity manager with all aspects of EBT including:

• Issuance activities

• Assisting clients

• Working with EBT vendor and contracts

• EBT issuance oversight and evaluation

• Special EBT issuance and usage programs

• Public records requests and similar.

Hire Rate Increase July 1 2026 to $24.862 per hour non-exempt

Work Schedule: Monday Friday; 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Dress Attire: Business Casual

Driving is Required

Location: Lincoln Nebraska State Office Building

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:

• Education training and/or experience with public assistance programs such as SNAP TANF WIC etc.

• Experience working with contracted service vendors.

• Experience working directly with community agencies or stakeholders and developing communication materials.

• Experience working with and interpreting federal and state regulations.

Other: Valid drivers license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: the principles and practices of public administration; procedure and policy development; methods and techniques of program planning; federal and state laws rules regulations and procedures pertaining to health and human services programs; public funds and budgeting methods; the principles and techniques of adult learning; quality assurance mechanisms; principles and techniques of planning monitoring and evaluating human services programs and service delivery systems.

Skill in: interpreting and/or clarifying policy to interested groups; conducting formal presentations to provide education and share information.

Ability to: plan organize and direct a major program; work collaboratively in a team setting; analyze develop and organize materials; establish and maintain positive relationships with agency staff service providers/contractors community organizations and clients; communicate electronically on paper or in person to promote explain discuss advise and interact with interested groups on various program issues and problems; prepare and review technical documents such as summaries of state and federal regulations action plans reports contracts and grants; understand interpret and apply instructions laws rules policies and procedures pertinent to the program; exercise independent critical thinking skills; maintain liaison with community representatives and other governmental agencies.

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