DHHS Program Specialist - Personal Assistance Services
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services -
Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $24.314 Job Posting:
JR2026-00024560 DHHS Program Specialist - Personal Assistance
Services (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is
displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 04-06-2026 Job
Description: The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking
a motivated individual with a passion for "helping people live
better lives" to join our Medicaid and Long-Term Care team filling
the role of Program Specialist – Personal Assistance Services. The
Personal Assistance Services (PAS) program is responsible for the
administration and oversight of the PAS program and provides
non-medical assistance to individuals with disabilities or chronic
conditions, enabling them to perform daily activities, live
independently in the community, or work. Services include help with
bathing, dressing, toileting, and meal preparation, often funded
through Medicaid waivers or state-specific initiatives. Under
limited supervision, the Program Specialist plans and coordinates
the development, administration and evaluation of a statewide
health and human services program(s); serves as a resource and
consultant to provide technical assistance/advice to agency staff,
clients and service providers; researches and develops program
policy and performs quality assurance analysis and evaluation of
assigned program(s); performs related work as assigned. “You have
the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference
for Nebraskans” As the Program Specialist Personal Assistance
Services, you will: Evaluate and respond to requests for PAS
participants requesting more than 40 hours of services per week.
Review of weekly PAS reports Participant review for duplication of
services Review of service authorizations Hire Rate: $ 24.314 per
hour – Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Dress Attire: Business Casual Location: Lincoln - NSOB Requirements
/ Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, or
equivalent coursework/training, in public administration,
social/behavioral sciences, healthcare, human services or other
program related field. Professional experience working in a
human/social service or health care agency with responsibility for
planning or evaluation services, programs or operational policies
and practices may substitute in lieu of the educational
requirement. Preferred Qualifications: Previous work with Medicaid
and/or Personal Assistance Services. Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities Knowledge of: the principles and practices of public
administration; procedure and policy development; methods and
techniques of program planning; federal and state laws, rules,
regulations and procedures pertaining to health and human services
programs; public funds and budgeting methods; the principles and
techniques of adult learning; quality assurance mechanisms;
principles and techniques of planning, monitoring and evaluating
human services programs and service delivery systems. Skill in:
interpreting and/or clarifying policy to interested groups;
conducting formal presentations to provide education and share
information. Ability to: plan, organize and direct a major program;
work collaboratively in a team setting; analyze, develop and
organize materials; establish and maintain positive relationships
with agency staff, service providers/contractors, community
organizations and clients; communicate electronically, on paper or
in person to promote, explain, discuss, advise and interact with
interested groups on various program issues and problems; prepare
and review technical documents such as summaries of state and
federal regulations, action plans, reports, contracts and grants;
understand, interpret and apply instructions, laws, rules, policies
and procedures pertinent to the program; exercise independent
critical thinking skills; maintain liaison with community
representatives and other governmental agencies. If you're
currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply
through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and
open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page:
https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to
offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and
employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit:
https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.htmlbenefits Equal Opportunity
Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a
supportive environment that strives to promote diversity,
inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in
all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race,
color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital
status or genetics.
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