VR Program Associate; Program Associate III

Join Nebraska VR as a VR Program Associate and make a difference. In this role you’ll support our mission of helping youth and adults with disabilities prepare for, find, and maintain meaningful employment. The position is based in Lincoln, NE at 84th & O St.

• Position Title: VR Program Associate (Program Associate III)
• Pay Grade: 3 – $19.939 per hour
• Job Type: Full time, 100% office environment
• Location: Lincoln, NE
• Salary: Base hourly rate with comprehensive benefits package.
• No visa sponsorship: Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas.

• Enter client information into the Nebraska VR data system (QE2) for intake, appointment setup, and service provision.
• Run reports, monitor and update client employment milestones.
• Upload client documents and enter task notes for all client interactions.
• Contact medical providers, schools, and other organizations to request and collect required medical, school, public benefit, and financial information.
• Perform receptionist duties, respond to basic questions about Vocational Rehabilitation, and schedule appointments for clients.
• Prepare payment authorizations, obtain goods and services approved by the client, and verify receipt.
• Contact businesses that provide goods or services to Nebraska VR to set up payment accounts.
• Perform administrative and accounting duties, including reviewing and processing accounts receivable and payable.
• Assist VR Specialists with client purchases.
• File, copy, route information, and process mail and postage.
• Operate and maintain office equipment, manage inventory, and order office supplies.
• Maintain reliable attendance, work independently, and work in various settings as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position.
• Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted to meet the minimum qualifications.

• Experience working with persons with disabilities and providing customer service.
• Experience using a client data system and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience with accounting functions such as accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Comprehensive benefits package with over $20,000 in additional value.
• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement.
• 79% employer‑paid health insurance, dental, vision, long‑term and short‑term disability.
• Flex spending and health savings accounts.
• Employee discount program.
• Generous vacation and sick leave (starting at 12 days each year).
• State‑matched retirement at 156% (i.e., $1.56 for every dollar).
• Guaranteed 5% return on retirement contributions.
• Thirteen paid holidays per year.

The State of Nebraska values our teammates and 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.

Open position; applications will no longer be accepted after 07‑17‑2026.