OEA Program Specialist at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:




Job Posting:

JR2024-00010114 OEA Program Specialist (Open Date: 09/21/2024)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
10-07-2024



Job Description:

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a motivated individual to join our Office of Economic Assistance Team and fill the role of DHHS Program Specialist. This position is to manage the day-to-day operational and technical functions of multiple Economic Assistance Programs. This role involves planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating Economics Assistance programs developing procedures, and implementing policies.


Under limited supervision, the specialist plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates program activities to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. This role includes researching and developing program policies, conducting quality assurance analyses, and providing technical assistance to agency staff, clients, and service providers. Additionally, the specialist drafts policies and procedures, prepares reports, conducts training sessions, performs audits, and liaises with governmental and community organizations to promote program effectiveness and ensure service delivery standards are met. The position also involves assessing program effectiveness, developing improvement plans, and ensuring proper utilization of services through detailed data analysis and compliance checks.


Key duties include:


•Research, review, analyze, and interpret federal regulations and laws, state laws, and their administrative requirements to formulate appropriate policies, procedures, and interpretations.


•Explain, clarify, and interpret operational practices, policies, procedures, and federal and state regulations to agency staff, community organizations, and the public.


•Assess program effectiveness, identify training needs/requirements, and participate in developing training materials.


•Develop the necessary resources and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation and coordination of multiple programs, departmental divisions, and outside agencies.


•Draft, develop, and implement policy, procedure, and program regulations as needed.


•Develop, prepare, and submit required federal and state reporting documents and related forms and analyze the data.


Hiring Rate: $23.779 per hour - Non-Exempt



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's 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: A minimum of one year experience working directly with DHHS Programs or Policy. Prior experience in Economic Assistance Program eligibility determinations. Ability to analyze, develop, and organize materials. Work collaboratively in a team setting. Communicate effectively electronically, virtually, and in person. Exercise independent critical thinking skills. Knowledge in Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word.



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.






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: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal 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.



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