Legal Assistance Developer -Program Coordinator

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), State Unit on Aging, is hiring a Program Coordinator in the Division of Disability and Aging. The position oversees and manages services for Nebraskans aged 60 and older related to legal services, elder abuse awareness, elder justice, fraud awareness, and financial exploitation. The role promotes the rights and well-being of older adults through program monitoring, outreach, education, and collaboration with community organizations, government agencies, advocacy groups, and other partners. It also coordinates elder justice initiatives and ensures accurate data collection and federal reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social or behavioral sciences, health sciences, public health, education, law, or a related field; alternatively, experience developing operational policies and procedures or performing quality assurance.
Related coursework, training, and/or education may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Valid driver's license.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Community outreach experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience organizing public events, working with vendors, and managing contracts.
Experience with program analysis or evaluation, grant writing, contract management, or leading community-based health or social care groups.
A law degree with an emphasis or interest in elder law.

Responsibilities

Monitor and evaluate legal assistance programs offered by Nebraska's eight area agencies on aging.
Enhance awareness and use of the Legal Risk Detector tool in Nebraska.
Promote legal resources, guide users, and collaborate with stakeholders to support effective implementation and accessibility.
Plan, organize, and execute the annual Elder Justice training.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to promote elder justice awareness and best practices, and provide information and education to prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Organize, manage, and facilitate meetings and activities of the Elder Rights Coalition.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day activities and related initiatives.
Collaborate with community organizations, elder care facilities, government agencies, and advocacy groups to promote awareness and prevent elder abuse.
Collect, oversee, and compile data from legal contractors in collaboration with Area Agencies on Aging to ensure accurate federal reporting.