RHT Program Specialist

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Statewide, NE

Hiring Rate:

$24.314

Job Posting:

JR2026-00023310 RHT Program Specialist (Open)

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

03-03-2026

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 Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program Specialist.

Under limited supervision, the Program Specialist plans and coordinates the development, administration and evaluation of a statewide health and human services program(s); serves as a resource and consultant to provide technical assistance/advice to agency staff, clients and service providers; researches and develops program policy and performs quality assurance analysis and evaluation of assigned program(s); performs related work as assigned.

“You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans”

 

As the RHT Program Specialist, you will:

• 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.

• Conduct programmatic and fiscal subrecipient monitoring.

• Assist with completion of federal reports.

Hire Rate: $24.314 per hour – Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Dress Attire: Business Casual

Location: Statewide pending space availability

Driving is required

 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 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 Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year experience working with grants, budgets, subawards/contracts, and/or human service programs.

• Prior experience writing grants, monitoring agreements, and communicating with stakeholders.  

• 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 or Microsoft Word.

Other: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, and 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.

 

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Benefits

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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.