DHHS Service Area Administrator

DHHS Service Area Administrator State of Nebraska - 3.4 Lincoln, NE Job Details Full-time 3 days ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Evaluation research Staff supervision Establishing local partnerships in a community engagement role Public policy development Social service program performance evaluation Team leadership Policy & process development Bachelor's degree Budget account management (social services) General management Policy Development Organizational budget management Performance evaluation Full Job Description The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate:

$1.000

Job Posting:

JR2026-00026326 DHHS

Service Area Administrator (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 05-30-2026

Job Description:

At the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), our mission is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a better life. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join us as a DHHS Service Area Administrator for the Southeastern Service Area. This pivotal role is not just a job, but a chance to make a real difference in the lives of Nebraska's most vulnerable citizens.

Location:

This is an in-office role based out of the South Lincoln location, with regular onsite presence expected.

Salary:

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience, if approved. Examples of Work What you will do as a

Service Area Administrator:

Responsible to plan, organize, direct and lead child welfare in their assigned service areas. Confer with key local officials, stakeholders, tribal leaders, agencies, and other community groups to foster working relationships, develop sustainable community resources, and achieve outcomes for adults, children, and families. Ensure federal and state outcomes are met in the areas of safety, permanency and well-being for children and adults served in the Southeast Service Area. Establish goals for their assigned service area and in conjunction with their assigned leadership team, will delegate, assign and plan work activities to achieve those goals. Guide their administrative team to ensure consistent application of administrative and program policies, procedures, and standards. Provide leadership and cultivate relationships with other administrators and supervisors to harmonize overall operations. Serve as a coach and mentor to management and staff to encourage growth and improve teamwork and effectiveness of the entire service area. Develop and implement continuous quality improvement at the service area level to evaluate performance relative to program goals, objectives, and service delivery. Requirements /

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, social behavioral sciences, program evaluation or organization/management analysis and proven experience in a managerial capacity with responsibility for work load assignment, budget preparation and implementation, employee performance evaluation, community relations building, program analysis/ evaluation, or policy development and experience working with diverse community groups and building consensus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work, public administration or related field and progressive supervisory, management, and leadership experience. Experience leading teams to effectively comply with outcomes and regulations. Experience in public speaking / providing presentations. Experience working collaboratively with community partners, legal systems, and families in a complex environment. 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.