DHHS Program Accuracy Specialist

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate:

$22.617

Job Posting:

JR2026-00026639 DHHS Program Accuracy Specialist (Open)

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

06-08-2026

Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a dedicated Program Accuracy Specialist to help ensure high-quality services for individuals and communities across Nebraska. Guided by our mission—Helping people live better lives—this role plays a critical part in maintaining accuracy, compliance, and excellence in program delivery.

Effective July 1st 2026, starting wage will increase to $23.126/hour.

 

The Program Accuracy Specialist (PAS) validates Nebraska DD and AD waiver providers’ compliance with CMS and State HCBS rules—including the HCBS Final Settings Rule—by conducting desk reviews, audits, on‑site monitoring, and National Core Indicators (NCI) participant‑experience interviews.

Under general supervision, the PAS will:

• Conduct desk reviews, audits, on-site evaluations, and scheduled, ad-hoc, and unannounced monitoring of DD and AD HCBS waiver providers.

• Conduct NCI participant-experience interviews in-person, virtually, or by phone (AD only).

• Assess provider performance, determine compliance levels, and support corrective actions and remediation against CMS and State HCBS requirements.

• Review participant support plans as needed and maintain understanding of behavioral, mental, and physical health needs.

• Provide real-time feedback and technical assistance to providers and Service Coordination staff.

• Interpret and apply State and Federal regulations in daily work.

• Recognize and report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation per mandated-reporting requirements.

• Prepare monitoring reports, correspondence, and other documentation; assist in developing QA tools and training.

• Participate in team meetings and collaborate across DHHS on regulatory updates and procedural changes.

• Authority to recommend corrective actions, provide technical assistance, and escalate compliance or safeguarding concerns per protocol.

• Other duties as assigned.

* Office-based with travel to provider sites; occasional evening or extended hours may be

required. Travel up to 50% may be 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:  A bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, psychology, or a related field is required, along with experience working with HCBS waiver programs, CMS regulations, or National Core Indicators. The ideal candidate will have a background in human services, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, or elder care, as well as experience leading corrective action planning and providing cross-agency technical assistance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge

• CMS HCBS Waiver rules, HCBS Final Settings Rule, and relevant State guidelines.

• DD and AD HCBS waiver services, participant support planning, and NCI.

Skills

• Analytically assess compliance, synthesize review/interview data, identify risks.

• Clear report writing and sensitive interview skills.

• Proficiency with electronic documentation and QA tools preferred.

• Manage multiple monitoring activities and meet deadlines.

Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, interview and report writing skills.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to provider sites; a state vehicle may be provided depending on office location.

• Ability to recognize and report abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

• Build and maintain productive relationships across DHHS and with providers.

• Drive continuous improvement through monitoring and corrective action.

• Provide constructive technical assistance to diverse stakeholders.

• Exercise sound judgment when interpreting regulations and escalating concerns.

 

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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.

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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.