The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $26.726 Job Posting: JR2026-00030314 Legal Assistance Developer -Program Coordinator (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-13-2026 Job Description: The State of Nebraska, DHHS State Unit on Aging, is hiring for a DHHS Program Coordinator in the Division of Disability and Aging. This position oversees and manages several aspects of services for people aged 60+ in Nebraska, related to legal services, elder abuse awareness, elder justice, fraud awareness, and financial exploitation. If you're looking to make a difference and positively impact on the lives of Nebraskans, this could be your next move! Examples of Work Monitor and evaluate the legal assistance programs offered by the eight area agencies on aging. Enhance awareness and utilization of the Legal Risk Detector tool in Nebraska. Promote legal resources, providing guidance to users, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation and accessibility of the program. Plan, organize, and execute the annual Elder Justice training Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to promote awareness and best practices in elder justice and provide information and education to prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Organize, manage, and facilitate meetings and activities of the Elder Rights Coalition. responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating activities related to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and other related initiatives. This role requires strong collaboration with various stakeholders, including community organizations, elder care facilities, government agencies, and advocacy groups, to promote awareness and prevent elder abuse. Responsible for collecting, overseeing, and compiling data from legal contractors in collaboration with Area Agencies on Aging to ensure accurate federal reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, health sciences, public health, education, law or related field OR experience in the development of operational policies and procedures, performing quality assurance. Related coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in organizing public events, working with vendors, and managing contracts will be beneficial. analysis/evaluation of programs; grant writing, contract management, or leading community-based health/social care groups. Degree in law, with an emphasis or interest in elder law. Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln. Possess a valid driver's license. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities This position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to promote the rights and well-being of older adults within the community. Community outreach experience and excellent written and oral communication are needed. 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact [email protected] for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

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