DHHS Program Specialist - Developmental Disabilities
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:
$23.313

Classification Salary Range:
$23.31 - $34.37

Job Posting:
JR2024-00006155 DHHS Program Specialist - Developmental Disabilities (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-10-2024

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.

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 every DHHS employee makes an impact.

In this role you will be an integral part of supporting the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Quality Improvement team in the development and implementation of quality initiatives for the Aged & Disabled and Traumatic Brain Injury programs.

JOB DUTIES:

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.

Examples of work include:

• Performs planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program activities to manage the day-to-day operational and technical functions of a specialized health and human service program(s).
• Develops and prepares for submission required federal and state reporting documents and related forms.
• Explains, clarifies, and interprets operational practices, policies, procedures, federal and state regulations, contract requirements and activities related to assigned program(s) to agency staff, community organizations, members of the general public and contractors/service providers.
• Assesses program effectiveness, identifies training needs/requirements, and develops and presents educational skills-based training to agency staff and service providers to enhance program services.
• Develops quality assurance processes, program improvement plans and processes for performance accountability; coordinates and leads desk audits and on-site reviews of service providers and collects necessary data to evaluate, analyze and prepare written reports and recommendations.
• Researches established best practices and makes recommendations to agency staff, service providers and other community organizations for quality program service delivery.
• Monitors, assesses, and evaluates service provider activities for compliance with policies, procedures, and legal mandates; ensures all contractual requirements are met and in compliance with program standards.
• Reviews and monitors service provider and client historical data to ensure improper utilization of services has been avoided through comparison of established standards to actual services delivered and payments received.
• Develops informational materials related to program activities including memos, administrative bulletins, and informational pamphlets for distribution to agency staff, service providers/contractors, representatives of community organizations and/or members of the general public to create awareness of program services, enrollment procedures, policies, and authorizations.

This position is eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience and/or education in quality improvement principles, data analysis and visualization, home and community-based services, and Nebraska's Aged and Disabled and TBI Medicaid HCBS waiver programs.

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.


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! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, 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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