Program Accuracy Specialist - Developmental Disabilities - Hastings, Grand Island, and Kearney at State of Nebraska in Kearney, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25



Location:

Grand Island, NE, Hastings, NE, Kearney, NE



Hiring Rate:

$22.119



Job Posting:

JR2024-00011972 Program Accuracy Specialist - Developmental Disabilities - Hastings, Grand Island, and Kearney (Evergreen) (Open)



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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, "Helping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter.


We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.


We are seeking a compassionate individual to join our team as a Program Accuracy Specialist. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is in search of a candidate with expertise in assisting Developmental Disabilities (DD) providers and individuals accessing Home and Community-Based Waiver services.


You have the passion; we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans!



Under general supervision you will:

• Conduct on-site, in-person, and desk reviews, interviews, audits, and monitoring of DD providers for individuals receiving Home and Community-Based Waiver services.
  
  


• Perform scheduled, ad hoc, and surprise on-site monitoring activities at DD provider sites.
  
  


• Determine level of compliance and recommend corrective actions for remediation purposes and program improvements.
  
  


• Validate monitoring based on CMS Home and Community-Based (HCBS) Waiver regulations, State guidelines and the HCBS Final Setting Rule.
  
  


• Garner knowledge of individual's support plans and behavioral, mental, and physical health needs of participants to be able to address critical needs immediately.
  
  


• Provide feedback and real-time technical assistance to DD providers and DHHS Service Coordination staff.
  
  


• Interpret and apply State and Federal regulations in day-to-day work activities.
  
  


• Responsible to recognize and report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
  
  


• Write reports, prepare correspondence and other documents as necessary.
  
  


• Assist in development of Quality Assurance Tools and training materials.
  
  


• Attend team meetings to discuss identified problem areas, new regulations, and/or changes in procedures.
  
  


• Collaboration across DHHS to ensure the mission of the division is carried out successfully.
  
  


• Non-traditional work hours may be necessary.
  
  

Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: Two years of experience in a health and/or human services field or public service organization with responsibility for determining eligibility, assessing public assistance needs, or case management using program rules and regulations OR 24 semester hours of post high school education in behavioral sciences, social sciences, public/business administration, adult education or closely related field and experience in eligibility determination or assessing needs for public assistance and/or social services programs



Preferred Qualifications: organized; comfortable with delivering crucial conversations; able to work with minimal supervision to complete work in timely manner. Current knowledge of federal and state regulations; ability to work in environment with competing priorities.



Other: Possess a valid driver's license and have immediate access to a reliable vehicle. A state vehicle may be provided dependent upon office location.



Skills & Abilities:

• Must have the intellect, temperament, and flexibility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with high expectations for excellence.
  
  


• Must possess superior organization, planning, coordination, and multi-tasking skills and show the ability to manage, prioritize, and reprioritize concurrent projects in an environment with frequent interruptions.
  
  


• Must provide excellent customer service and interact professionally with stakeholders.
  
  


• Must be highly detail oriented (natural keen eye for details, cares about and understands the importance of them).
  
  


• Must be able to effectively build relationships based on trust, consistency, and proven competence across multiple levels of the organization and with external partners to achieve results.
  
  


• Skilled in employing a collaborative, consultative approach to compliance adherence.
  
  


• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills, computer skills, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  
  

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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