DHHS Program Accuracy Specialist - Developmental Disabilities

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$22.617

Job Posting:

JR2025-00017991 DHHS Program Accuracy Specialist - Developmental Disabilities (Open)

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

07-29-2025

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.

We have one position available that is based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans!

 

Under general supervision you will:

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

• Conduct in-person and/or virtual participant experience interviews of individuals receiving DD and AD HCBS 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.

• 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.

Additional Job Description

• Non-traditional work hours may be necessary.

• Up to 50% travel is required.

 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Two years 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: Experience with and/or knowledge of HCBS Waiver programs, aging and disabilities services, and quality assurance/improvement principles and processes; able to work with minimal supervision to complete work in a timely manner; ability to work in environment with competing priorities. Ability to review data reports, interpret findings, and provide actionable recommendations based on results.

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

Knowledge, 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