Job Description
Office Specialist 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Lincoln, NE $17.25 an hour - Full-time State of Nebraska 480 reviews $17.25 an hour - Full-time The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location:
Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate:
$17.254 Job Posting:
JR2026-00025758
Office Specialist (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 05-15-2026 Job Description:
Join the Department of Health and Human Services - Make an Impact, Gain Experience, and Grow Your Career with the State of Nebraska! The State of Nebraska is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Office Specialist to join the Division of Child and Family Services. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable administrative experience and advance your career while making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of Nebraskans. As an Office Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting the team by handling phone inquiries, organizing documents, and assisting with certification-related activities in a dynamic and collaborative work environment. What We Offer 156% State-Matched Retirement Plan 13 Paid Holidays + Generous Leave Tuition Reimbursement 79% Employer-Paid Health Insurance Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility Ongoing Career Growth Opportunities If you're ready to start your career with the State of Nebraska and make a real difference, apply today! Key Responsibilities As an Office Specialist, you will: Provide administrative and technical support to professional and supervisory staff within Child and Family Services, ensuring compliance with agency policies. Prepare, maintain, and track case files, reports, and correspondence related to family service programs and client activities. Assist with scheduling, documentation, and coordination of case meetings, court hearings, and service referrals. Input and verify data in agency systems to ensure accuracy of child welfare and family support records. Respond to inquiries from families, partner agencies, and the public, offering information or directing them to the right resources. Review and process documentation for completeness and compliance with established guidelines. Support daily program operations by monitoring deadlines, tracking reports, and preparing summaries as needed. Collaborate with other teams and community partners to ensure smooth and efficient workflow. Greet and assist clients and partners at the front desk. Answer and direct calls using a multi-line phone system. Hold a valid driver's license and be willing to transport state wards when necessary. Requirements/Qualifications Minimum Qualifications :
Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers and office equipment; or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency. OR Experience in customer service or public contact; or applying criteria/regulations; and/or performing administrative/office/secretarial support work including use of personal computers and office equipment. Other:
Valid Drivers license. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. 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.
