Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 12-30-2024
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.
Under limited supervision, a Program Coordinator coordinates the administration of various state and federally funded programs throughout the state to include grant/contract administration, budget monitoring, and the development of program policies, procedures, and evaluation criteria to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; performs related work as required.
To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to:
Research, review, analyze, and interpret federal regulations and laws, state laws, and their administrative requirements to formulate appropriate policies, procedures, and interpretations.
Explain, clarify, and interpret operational practices, policies, procedures, and federal and state regulations to agency staff, community organizations, and the public.
Assess program effectiveness, identify training needs/requirements, and participate in developing training materials.
Develop the necessary resources and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation and coordination of all programs, departmental divisions, and outside agencies.
Draft, develop, and implement policy, procedure, agreements, and program regulations as needed.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage the program budget.
Monitor subrecipients and provide training and technical assistance.
Hiring Wage: $25.563
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dress Attire: Business Casual
Driving is Required
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:
A minimum of one year experience working with grants, budgets, subawards/contracts, and/or human service programs.
Ability to analyze, develop, and organize materials.
Work collaboratively in a team setting.
Communicate effectively electronically, virtually, and in person.
Exercise independent critical thinking skills.
Knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Other:
Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience monitoring subrecipients; researching and interpreting federal and state regulation; communicating with stakeholders; analyzing/evaluating program implementation; managing a program budget; and providing technical assistance and training to subrecipients.
Knowledge of: basic accounting and 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: 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://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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