DHHS Program Coordinator

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a motivated individual to join our Child Support Enforcement Team and fill the role of DHHS Program Coordinator. This position provides coordination of Nebraska's Child Support Enforcement Program to include oversight to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, grant/contract administration, the development of program policies, procedures and evaluation/review. The Child Support Program Coordinator assists with the development of efficiencies in the workflow to provide better service, and to provide innovation to the program through special projects in collaboration with other Child Support and Office of Economic Assistance team members to ensure the programming in enabling the Department to meet its vision. This position works collaboratively within the agency to promote cohesion between programs and overall support to families to improve the quality of services and outcomes. This position works to develop processes and procedures that enhance the program outcomes and is a key player in developing best practices to help support the mission of families achieving self-sufficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, health sciences, public health, education, law, or related field.
Experience in the development of operational policies and procedures, performing quality assurance analysis/evaluation of programs; grant writing, contract management, or leading community-based health/social care groups.
Related coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Research and professional writing experience.
Experience analyzing and interpreting statutes, regulations, and policy documents.
Legal experience.
Contract/grant management experience.

Responsibilities

Researches and interprets federal regulations, federal and state laws, and administrative requirements to formulate appropriate policies, procedures, and interpretations for the Child Support Enforcement program.
Drafts regulations related to Child Support Enforcement and ensures staff, contractors/service providers are working with uniform guidelines by coordinating program policies, procedures, and regulations.
Writes program policy and procedures consistent with state and federal guidelines.
Develops new legislative proposals and reviews legislative proposals for program impact.
Assists with the implementation of new state laws that impact Child Support Enforcement.
Reviews and prepares written and oral summaries on state and federal reporting requirements.
Assists with the development of requests for proposals, contracts and subawards and grant proposals.
Assists Procurement and Legal with negotiating contracts and recommends approvals.
Provides training, technical assistance and networking to child support enforcement staff across the state.
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.
Responds to information requests from the public, federal and state agencies.