Administrator II – Developmental Disabilities

City of Scottsbluff, Nebraska - Government

DHHS Administrator II overseeing Developmental Disabilities programs at Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services. Managing resources, strategic planning, and policy development in collaboration with state officials.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeAinsworth • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38,744 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish, direct, and control all activities of a major, complex Unit with diverse, statewide programs.
Manage resources and budgets to support operations, including coordination with subordinate managers, contractors, vendors, and providers.
Administer programs under complex federal, state, and agency regulations, applying broad management practices and significant judgment.
Formulate, implement, or direct development of policies, rules, and regulations with significant statewide impact; interpret policies and procedures for staff, stakeholders, and external partners.
Conduct strategic and long-term planning to define program direction, evaluate organizational performance, and identify improvement opportunities.
Direct and conduct studies, research, and analysis to assess program trends, issues, and accomplishments; develop and implement major initiatives.
Collaborate with program staff, administrators, client groups, governmental officials, and private organizations to address operational problems, coordinate activities, and facilitate effective service delivery.
Make high-impact decisions in critical or unexpected situations.
Direct operations through subordinate managers and administrators; establish work activities and organizational structures to meet goals.
Participate in selection, supervision, and evaluation of subordinate managers and key employees; represent agency in employee relations issues such as grievances and complaints.
Serve as agency subject matter expert for Unit operations; represent DHHS at state and national meetings, providing guidance, information, and leadership in complex situations.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, social work, human development, public health, behavioral science, law, finance, human resources or other program related field AND four years of experience in a field related to the assigned program area including supervisory experience; OR a master’s degree in any of the above-mentioned fields and two years commensurate experience.
Experience supervising and leading teammates, facilitating, and presenting in meetings, and engaging in difficult conversations.
Experience in Word, Excel, Outlook, NFOCUS and Therap.
Knowledge of Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers, specifically the two DD HCBS Waivers, the Aged and Disabled (AD) Waiver, and the Traumatic Brian Injury (TBI) Waiver.
Program knowledge of Targeted Case Management and Service Coordination responsibilities.
Possess a valid driver's license and have immediate access to a reliable vehicle.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Public AdministrationHuman DevelopmentBehavioral ScienceTargeted Case ManagementService Coordination

Soft Skills

FacilitationPresentation SkillsConflict Resolution