Health & Human Services - Agency 25Lincoln Job Posting$23.313$23.31 - $34.37JR2024-00007431 DHHS Program Specialist I - Behavioral Health (Open)Attention – New Wage for this position as of July 1st, 2024, will be $23.779.
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a DHHS Program Specialist for the Division of Behavioral Health. This position serves as a resource and consultant to provide technical assistance/advice to agency staff, Regional Behavioral Health Authorities, and service providers. The Program Specialist position requires collaborating and providing direction across diverse programs/units within DHHS divisions and across the 6 behavioral health regions. The monitor RBHA contracts and budgets, assist in internal and external policy development, regulatory and contractual compliance and auditing processes, system and service development and facilitates monthly contract meetings with RBHA to review contracts and ongoing concerns. We are seeking individuals who are organized, possess outstanding customer service skills, and are dedicated to supporting our team in providing excellent service.
DHHS State of Nebraska values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics.
What we can offer you:

• Stable Employment Opportunity
• Career Development and Learning
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Accruals and Benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a caring organization

DHHS Program Specialist I
Under limited supervision plans and coordinates the development and administration of Nebraska's community-based behavioral health services; serves as a resource and consultant to provide technical assistance/advice to agency staff, Regional Behavioral Health Authorities, and service providers.
The Community Based Services Specialist also manages the day-to-day operational and technical functions of Nebraska's behavioral health system.
This includes performing planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program activities. This position also oversees and directs contracts for the Regional Behavioral Health Authorities. This can include monitoring and recommending actions for contractor performance. The position also monitors service provider program budgets, oversees monthly provider contract billings, and conducts annual audits as directed. Complete other work as assigned. Excellent documentation and organizational skills are a must.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Performs program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program activities to manage the day-to-day operational and technical functions of Nebraska's public behavioral health provider network.
Researches, reviews, analyzes, and interprets federal regulations, federal laws, state laws and their administrative requirements to formulate appropriate policies, procedures and interpretations.
Drafts, develops, and implements policy, procedure and program regulations related to assigned program and ensures staff and service providers are working with uniform guidelines by evaluating and coordinating program policies and regulations.
Explains and clarifies operational practices, policies, procedures, federal and state regulations, contract requirements and activities related to assigned program(s) to agency staff and contractors/service providers.
Assists with desk audits and on-site reviews of service providers and collects necessary data to evaluate, analyze and prepare written reports and recommendations.
Monitors, assesses, and evaluates service provider activities for compliance with policies, procedures, and legal mandates; ensures all contractual requirements are met and in compliance with program standards.
Establishes and maintains liaison with State and federal governmental agencies and local community groups involved with program(s) activities and/or functions.