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DHHS Program Specialist - Personal Assistance Services

Nebraska State Government

Full-timeIn person

Posted

Jun 4, 2026

Closes

Sep 2, 2026

Job Description

DHHS Program Specialist - Personal Assistance Services at Nebraska State Government

Skills & Competencies

Skills relevant to this opportunity

  • Grant and monetary assistance amounts — compute and authorize independently using program guidelines across routine caseloads in a county benefits office.
  • Personal and financial documentation — compile, evaluate, and reconcile to verify completeness and determine eligibility status with minimal supervisor input.
  • Applicant interviews — conduct with reduced oversight, adapting questioning techniques to gather pertinent information for multiple program types.
  • Case records and regulatory reports — prepare and submit on schedule, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state reporting requirements.
  • Periodic recertification interviews — conduct at required intervals to confirm continuing eligibility for enrolled benefits recipients.
  • Legal rights and payment methods — interpret and explain clearly to applicants with varying literacy levels in a public-facing service environment.