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DHHS Program Coordinator

Nebraska State
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Aug 2024
💰 $25,562/yr

About the role

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25


Location:

Lincoln, NE


Hiring Rate:

$25.562


Job Posting:

JR2024-00008034 DHHS Program Coordinator (Open)


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

08-09-2024


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 Coordinator. This position will supervise 2 staff who supervise 19 workers statewide. The Program Coordinator will work with child care providers who are licensed, licensed exempt and accept subsidy; and will be involved in making policy decisions and changes.


Under limited supervision, The Program Coordinator coordinates the administration of various state and federally funded programs throughout the state to include the development of program policies, procedures, and evaluation criteria to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; performs related work as required.


The Program Coordinator:


• Provides training, technical assistance and networking to community leaders, organizations, and cooperative projects.

• Reviews and prepares written and oral summaries on state and federal legislation.

• Makes arrangements for and accompanies state and federal staff to ensure that necessary documents are available for audit.

• Organizes semi-annual statewide staff conference.

• Responds to information requests from the public, federal and state agencies.

• Participate and facilitate in various meetings, including meetings with federal partners.

• Collaborates with the writing of program policy and procedures consistent with state or federal guidelines.

• Coordinates the development of program goals and evaluation criteria with agency staff.

• Participates in public hearings on proposed policy revisions.

• Develops corrective action plans for program deficiencies.

• Serves on relative community organizations, committees, task forces, and advisory boards.

Hiring wage: $25.562 - Exempt

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

Dress Attire: Business Casual


 

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, health sciences, public health, education, law or related field. OR Experience in the development of operational policies and procedures, performing quality assurance analysis/evaluation of programs; grant writing, contract management, or leading community based health/social care groups. Related coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One year experience leading, coordinating, directing, monitoring and/or supervising others.

  • Experience analyzing and interpreting statutes, regulations, and policy documents. 

  • Knowledge of and experience working with child care providers.

Please note in your application, resume, and/or cover letter what preferred qualifications, mentioned above, that you meet.


 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: business administration; social work and management theory; the structure of organizations; state, local and federal laws and programs relating to social service programs; available funding sources; human dynamics; learning/teaching techniques.

Ability to: relate well with a diverse number of individuals or organizations; analyze community’s present needs and recommend programs to achieve desired results; work with people in a variety of roles (leadership, cooperation, education, networking).

Skill in: supervision, persuading others to adopt programs; presenting information to groups or individuals in oral or written form; problem solving; prioritizing; goal setting; conflict resolution.


 


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://state