Administrative Technician

Job Overview

Join our team at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services – make a difference in the lives of children and families. The Division of Children and Family Services is looking for a dedicated Administrative Technician to support Letter of Agreement contracts and essential programs for Nebraska families.

• Priority Tasks:
  Receive service requests from internal staff to complete Letter of Agreement contracts, ensuring compliance with manager/governor rules and objectives.
• Legal Documents:
  Handle and complete service contracts following established Medicaid and Child Welfare rules and regulations.
• Communication Liaison:
  Interpret and explain program/administrative policies, processes, and guidelines to internal and external entities.
• Staff Training:
  Provide training to staff on best practices for identifying and requesting services for the children and families we serve.
• Administrative Support:
  Assist leadership with key administrative tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Coursework, training, or experience related to research, presentation, or publication in an area related to the programs or functions of the employing agency; business administration, accounting, customer service, or technical support, including computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, social/behavioral sciences, or a related field, OR associate’s degree in accounting, finance, statistics, business administration, social/behavioral sciences, or a related field, with two years of experience in contract/finance procedures, including use of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management. Familiarity with NFOCUS is a plus. In the absence of a degree, candidates must have at least four years of relevant work experience.

• 156% state‑matched retirement contribution
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 79% employer‑paid health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Employer‑paid $20,000 life insurance
• Career growth opportunities

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.