OJS Compliance Technician

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JR OJS Compliance Technician (Open)

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Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location: Kearney, NE

Hiring Rate: $15.00 per hour plus a $3.00 per hour facility differential

Applications No Longer Accepted On: 06-30-2026

At the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney, we support youth with complex behaviors on their journey toward healing, growth, and stability. As an OJS Compliance Technician, you will provide administrative, clerical, and data‑entry support to the Office of Juvenile Services (OJS) Compliance Team within the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

• Schedule meetings, appointments, and coordinate calendars for the Compliance Team
• Order office supplies, equipment, and publications to maintain office inventory
• Perform word processing and clerical functions including typing, transcribing, proofreading, formatting, and editing correspondence, reports, forms, and other documents
• Record meeting minutes and complete transcriptions/dictations as needed
• Enter and maintain data within agency databases and electronic record systems
• Verify accuracy of entered data and organize records for processing
• Listen to, transcribe, and document youth phone call recordings during active investigations
• Collect and distribute information related to Compliance operations and supervisor requests
• Respond to written inquiries and requests for information in a timely and professional manner
• Sort, file, retrieve, and maintain correspondence, records, reports, and legal documentation to ensure organized and secure recordkeeping
• Assist in preparing reports and documentation for legal requests and investigations
• Complete weekly Kronos timekeeping for the Compliance Team
• Monitor and assist with data entry and information management across multiple Compliance systems
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive and protected information

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework, training or experience in public contact, customer service, and/or performing and applying office/clerical support procedures, including the use of a personal computer, associated software, and office equipment.

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 Suite
• Experience with client record systems and data‑entry platforms
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and process large amounts of information
• Ability to follow detailed instructions in a professional setting

• Valid driver’s license required
• Must be at least 21 years old to work with youth located at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM )

Compensation: Starting pay $15.00/hour plus a $3.00/hour facility differential.

Knowledge Of:

• Office and clerical support practices and procedures
• Filing systems, record keeping, bookkeeping, and mail distribution methods
• Computer operations and standard office software and hardware applications
• Agency operations, policies, procedures, and work unit guidelines
• Office terminology and functions related to the agency and assigned work unit
• Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization to identify and correct errors
• Manual and electronic file maintenance and records management procedures

Ability To:

• Organize, code, sort, file, and retrieve records using established filing systems
• Identify similarities, differences, and discrepancies within data and records
• Communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through email
• Interact professionally with supervisors, coworkers, agency staff, customers, and visitors
• Understand and apply verbal and written instructions
• Perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions
• Review and correct incomplete or inaccurate records and documents
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Operate standard office equipment and computer systems
• Learn and explain agency procedures, policies, and office operations
• Apply established office support policies, standards, and procedures consistently and accurately

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.

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