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Job Description:
The SNAP Employment and Training Specialist job duties include:
- Writing summaries of new federal regulations and policies based on federal direction, ensuring implementation of the direction, and monitoring continued compliance.
- Responsible for responding to SNAP Policy Questions from eligibility workers and clients.
- Working with the quality control, completing federal reports, and updating policy.
- Support SNAP E&T program planning, implementation, compliance, and evaluation.
- Provide technical assistance to staff and community partners.
- Develop, interpret, and implement policies and procedures.
- Conduct audits, quality assurance reviews, and improvement planning.
- Strengthen SNAP E&T operations to help Nebraskans access employment pathways and achieve self‑sufficiency
Pay Rate: $24.862/hour
Work Schedule: M-F, 8am - 5pm
Position Location: Statewide, pending office availability
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:
- Experience with workforce development, SNAP E&T, WIOA, VR, SCSEP, or similar employment and training programs
- Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations related to human services or employment programs
- Experience with case management systems (NEWorks, NFOCUS, or similar)
- Skills in policy interpretation, program evaluation, auditing, and quality assurance
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with providers, partners, and community agencies
Other: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
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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.
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, social/behavioral sciences, healthcare, human services, or related field (or equivalent coursework/training)
- Professional experience in a human/social service or healthcare agency with planning or evaluation responsibilities (may substitute for education)
- Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation
- Experience with workforce development, SNAP E&T, WIOA, VR, SCSEP, or similar employment and training programs
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to human services or employment programs
- Experience with case management systems (NEWorks, NFOCUS, or similar)
- Skills in policy interpretation, program evaluation, auditing, and quality assurance
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with providers, partners, and community agencies
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