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DHHS Program Specialist

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Ensure Initial Assessments are conducted in compliance with Federal and State statutes/regulations and agency poli

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OtherProgram Specialist

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Statewide, NE

$24.862

JR2026-00029488 DHHS Program Specialist (Open)

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a motivated individual to join our Child and Family Services (CFS) Team and fill the role of Program Specialist to help shape and improve Child and Family Services programs through policy, quality assurance, data analysis, training, and technical support. This role works across teams and partners to identify opportunities for improvement and help ensure services meet both regulatory requirements and the needs of Nebraska families.

Bring your experience to a team where it can make a broader impact. This position offers the opportunity to use your knowledge of child and family services beyond day-to-day casework, working with teams and partners to improve programs, support staff, and strengthen services for Nebraskans.

Ensure Initial Assessments are conducted in compliance with Federal and State statutes/regulations and agency policy; supporting quality improvement by identifying trends, gaps, and training needs.

Ensure case management practices align with Federal and State statutes/regulations and agency policy; monitoring the quality of timeliness of services delivered to children and families; supporting field staff through consultation and policy interpretation.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote positive outcomes for children and families receiving CFS services and case management.

Manage and oversee the following specialized programs (CASA, LB 945, and the TANF-CEDARS Grant), ensuring compliance with Federal and State statutes/regulations for these specialized programs.

Assist in monitoring, organizing, and responding to inquiries received through the Central Office shared email inbox.

Review and track incoming emails and requests.

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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.