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Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$17.254

Job Posting:

JR2026-00026413 Office Specialist - Behavioral Health - Nebraska State Penitentiary (Open)

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Job Description:

Are you an organized, detail-oriented administrative professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field? Our Behavioral Health Operations team is seeking a dedicated Office Specialist to provide vital technical and administrative support. In this role, you will work under general supervision to keep our operations running smoothly, directly assisting our administrative supervisor, psychologists, and behavioral health practitioners. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can manage diverse responsibilities—from coordinating telehealth schedules and handling electronic health records to tracking program progress—we want you on our team!

This position is located at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) but may support other facilities remotely as part of the Operations team.

Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.

Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected].

 

DUTIES:

• Assist with running reports and tracking progress

• Scan and upload documents into the electronic health record

• Schedule tele-health appointments

• Assist with release of information

• Manage schedules for various behavioral health projects

• Order supplies

• Manage other related processes as assigned

 

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.

 

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum two years' experience/training/education in administrative/office /secretarial support functions. Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

 

Other: Must have excellent time management skills and the ability to work under limited supervision. Applicant must pass a criminal background check. Must have a valid driver’s license. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

 

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Benefits

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