Quality Administrator I
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:
$31.430

Classification Salary Range:
$31.44 - $47.16

Job Posting:
JR2024-00004233 Quality Administrator I (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, dedicated professional to fill the Quality Administrator I position. This position assists DHHS fulfill its mission of "helping people live better lives" by planning, organizing, and directing all activities of the quality team to ensure the Division and agency partners comply with state and federal guidelines and that services are provided at the highest level of quality.

The position requires critical thinking skills, the ability to strategically apply quality improvement techniques, knowledge of federal and state guidelines, and supervisory experience to manage the internal quality team. The Quality Administrator I partners with the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) contractors to develop and implement quality initiatives such as critical incident reporting, mortality, technical assistance and training, and the human legal rights committee. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing federal reporting on waiver assurances, overseeing the state activities to maintain compliance with the Final Setting Rule and overseeing data activities such as the National Core Indicators (NCI).

Here's how we reward our teammates:
• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• A culture that embraces work-life balance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in public administration, social work, human development, public health, behavioral science, law, finance, human resources or other program related field AND two 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. Experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, skills, abilities:

Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relevant to the directed program; quality assurance/performance improvement principles and methods of analyzing continuous improvement; business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, contract management and oversight, leadership and coordination of people and resources; principles of supervision and staff development; budget administration practices. Ability to learn, apply and interpret agency policies and procedures relating to areas of responsibility; develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance initiatives and practices; identify and analyze organizational and operational problems and develop and implement timely and economical solutions; formulate policies to meet identified needs, goals, or objectives; perform high-level analysis; professionally communicate with and/or present information to internal leaders and teams, external stakeholders, and/or federal partners; and plan, assign and supervise the work others.


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! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, 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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.