DHHS Program Specialist

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JR DHHS Program Specialist (Open)

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Scottsbluff, NE

Hiring Rate: $24.314 per hour – non‑exempt

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a motivated individual with a passion for ‘helping people live better lives’ to join our Office of Economic Assistance Team and fill the role of SNAP Program Specialist. This position is responsible for assisting the SNAP Program Manager in completing research of federal and state requirements within SNAP. Under limited supervision, 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.

• Writing summaries of new federal regulations and policies based on federal direction, ensuring implementation of the direction, and monitoring continued compliance.
• Responding to SNAP policy questions from eligibility workers and clients.
• Working with the SNAP Outreach and SNAP‑Ed programs.

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.

• Must have SNAP experience within the past two years.
• Ability to travel.

Valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

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.

Interpreting and/or clarifying policy to interested groups; conducting formal presentations to provide education and share information.

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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