Community Health Worker Initiative Program Manager-Public Health

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

3d•$28

About The Position

DHHS is seeking an experience public health professional to support effective implementation of a statewide community health worker initiative across diverse partners to strengthen coordination, consistency, and accountability within a hub-and-spoke model and provide practical technical assistance to partners while centering equity and community voice development. The Program Manager will support the implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of the statewide Community Health Worker (CHW) initiative.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, education, health sciences, public health, law or related field and experience in program planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluating program functions or supervising/management staff and budgets.
Related coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for year basis.
Knowledge Public health systems and community-based service delivery models
Public Health principles and social determinants of health
Grant-funded program administration and contract monitoring
Community Health Worker models (or willingness to learn)
Skills Strong project and program management skills
Ability to manage multiple partners, timelines, and priorities
Clear written and verbal communication
Facilitation and relationship-building across diverse stakeholders
Ability to translate policy or guidance into practical implementation steps
Data-informed decision making and basic performance monitoring
Abilities Work independently while collaborating within a team environment
Navigate complex systems and ambiguity
Provide structured technical assistance without direct authority
Learn new subject matter quickly and apply it in practice
Engage respectfully with Tribal Nations and culturally diverse communities

Nice To Haves

Experience working with community-based organizations, local health departments, or Tribal programs
Familiarity with CHW programs, workforce development, or community-based health initiatives
Experience supporting implementation of multi-site or regional initiatives
Background in public health, social services, community development, or a related field
Lived experience in or strong connection to communities disproportionately impacted by health inequities
Experience working with Tribal Nations or understanding of Tribal sovereignty

Responsibilities

Coordinate implementation of CHW activities across multiple hubs (local health departments, Tribal Nations, and community-based organizations)
Serve as a primary liaison between the state office and hub partners to support contract compliance, workplan execution, and reporting
Provide technical assistance to hubs related to CHW roles, scope of practice, supervision structures, and implementation expectations
Monitor program performance, timelines, and deliverables; support corrective actions as needed
Support data collection, documentation, and reporting requirements in collaboration with evaluation and performance management partners
Assist with development and refinement of guidance documents, playbooks, and implementation tools
Facilitate meetings, learning communities, and technical assistance sessions with hub partners
Contribute to continuous learning, sustainability planning, and scaling strategies for the CHW workforce

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.
For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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