DHHS Program Specialist
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Statewide, NE

Hiring Rate:

Job Posting:
JR2024-00010803 DHHS Program Specialist (Open Date: 10/24/2024)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-07-2024

Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Program Specialist to join our Medicaid/CHIP Eligibility Policy team in the Medicaid and Long-Term Care Division. If you're passionate about policy development and want to make a meaningful impact for Nebraskans, apply today!

Examples of Work

Responsibilities and Job Duties of the DHHS Program Specialist include:

• Research, analyze and interpret federal regulations, federal laws and state laws to develop and maintain Medicaid policy for the State;
• Analyze and formulate policy positions and procedures for the Medicaid program, which include policies for eligibility and service coverage;
• Draft position papers, impact statements, regulations, state plan amendments, and other documents to formulate policy material for the Medicaid program;
• Collaborate with other department staff to develop and implement program policies and procedures;
• Establish and maintain relationships with state and federal governmental agencies and local community groups involved with program activities and functions; and
• Other tasks, as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements: 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.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with Medicaid and CHIP policy or other public benefit programs;
• Demonstrated proficiency in research and analysis of federal and state regulations, rules and laws;
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders; and
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

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! 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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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