Elder Justice & Legal Programs Coordinator

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The State of Nebraska in Lincoln is seeking a DHHS Program Coordinator within the Division of Disability and Aging to oversee legal assistance programs and support elder justice initiatives for Nebraskans aged 60+. You will coordinate with eight area agencies on aging, promote accessibility of resources, and collaborate with partners to prevent elder abuse.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree or relevant experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields with policy and QA exposure.
• Experience developing/assessing operational policies and procedures.
• Substitution via related coursework or training may apply.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate legal assistance programs run by eight area agencies on aging.
• Promote awareness and accessibility of legal resources and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Plan, organize and execute the annual Elder Justice training.
• Collaborate with partners to prevent elder abuse and promote elder justice.
• Coordinate data collection with legal contractors for federal reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration, social/behavioral sciences, health sciences, public health, education, law or related field OR experience in policy development/QA

Job description

The State of Nebraska in Lincoln is seeking a DHHS Program Coordinator within the Division of Disability and Aging to oversee legal assistance programs and support elder justice initiatives for Nebraskans aged 60+. You will coordinate with eight area agencies on aging, promote accessibility of resources, and collaborate with partners to prevent elder abuse.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree or relevant experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage