RHTP Program Coordinator

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a motivated individual to join the Medicaid and Long-Term Care team to fill the role of Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Program Coordinator. The RHTP Program Coordinator will work closely with the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) projects. Under limited supervision, the Program Coordinator coordinates the administration of various state and federally funded programs throughout the state to include grant/contract administration, budget monitoring, and the development of program policies, procedures, and evaluation criteria to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; performs related work as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, health sciences, public health, education, law or related field OR 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

Experience in public procurement, contract law, or regulatory compliance is strongly preferred
Prior experience in reviewing, monitoring, auditing and reporting on grants.
Knowledge of: basic accounting and business administration; social work and management theory; the structure of organizations; state, local and federal laws and programs relating to social service programs; available funding sources; human dynamics; learning/teaching techniques.
Ability to: relate well with a diverse number of individuals or organizations; analyze community’s present needs and recommend programs to achieve desired results; work with people in a variety of roles (leadership, cooperation, education, networking).
Skill in: persuading others to adopt programs; presenting information to groups or individuals in oral or written form; problem solving; prioritizing; goal setting; conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

Monitoring and tracking program timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Reviewing, auditing, and reporting on grants and contracts supporting Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) projects.
Ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets and funding requirements.
Analyzing and reporting data related to program outcomes and rural health system performance, Identifying risks or variances.
Maintaining comprehensive documentation to support compliance and reporting activities.