Administrative Programs Officer II - Behavioral Health Operations Team - Central Office

Administrative Programs Officer II - Behavioral Health Operations Team - Central Office (Open)

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional for the role of Administrative Programs Officer II in Health Services / Behavioral Health. In this essential position, you'll coordinate essential functions that have an impact on core health services staff and programs agency wide. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.

Duties :

• Coordinate health services hiring in partnership with NDCS human resources team members as well as communicate hiring information to potential candidates.
• Communicate and disseminate information to supervisors and health services leadership and support the effectiveness of the healthcare system; this may include but is not limited to assisting with policies and procedures, meeting coordination and logistics, managing special projects, release of records, accreditation audit file preparation, and assisting with internal disciplinary processes.
• Supervise other operations team members and contribute to overall team engagement.
• May be required to travel to other facilities.

Requirements / Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, accounting or any discipline related to the work assigned. One year of experience in planning, organizing and implementing program administrative or business financial functions. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications : Experience managing multiple projects and tasks, experience drafting written communication as well excellent verbal communication. The ability to prioritize projects and tasks, experience in hiring and the ability to be agile as priorities and needs may change.

Other : Must have a valid driver's license. Applicant must pass a criminal background check. Applicants accepting the job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order : medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

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. For more information on benefits, please visit : https : / / statejobs.nebraska.gov / index.html#benefits

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.