Probation Programs and Service Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, management, criminal justice, education, human services administration, or a related field.
• Three years of related program management experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Preferred :
• Clinical Behavioral Health License with five years' experience supervising multiple programs & projects.
• Knowledge of clinical & supportive services and billing processes.
• Experience with insurance, Medicaid/Medicare billing & invoice processes, rate determinations, licensure and credentialling requirements.
• All educational credits must be granted from an

Benefits

Additional Information

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $36.417 Job Posting: JR2026-00026508 Probation Programs and Service Specialist (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 07-17-2026 Job Description: ** The (Judicial Branch) does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. ** The Judicial Branch offers: Health & Wellness 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Financial Security 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase Paid Time Off & Leave 13 paid holidays annually Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave Professional Growth Paid training to develop your skills Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education Opportunity for bilingual pay Job Description This classification level is responsible for coordinating all components of one or more programs. The coordination encompasses service delivery and policy development, research, analysis, including making recommendations involving criminal and juvenile justice trends. This includes oversight of work involving investigatory, supervision, rehabilitation, and service delivery for individuals under the purview of the court. Work also involves tracking legislation regarding corresponding concerns and making recommendations to the Probation and Deputy Probation Administrators. Work at this level involves creative functioning as a leader, facilitator, advocate, and trainer. Direction is received from the Deputy Probation Administrator for Programs and Field Services who reviews work through reports and evaluation of operational results, however, the person in this position is expected to exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment in the performance of assigned responsibilities. Performs other related duties as assigned. Location: In office only. 521 S. 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68509 Salary: A Program & Service Specialist's salary range is $75,746.52 to $92,289.93 annually. After probation period is completed, the Permanent wage will increase at least 2.5%. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved. Job Duties 1. Develops, researches, and analyzes policy on juvenile and adult Justice issues including restorative justice mediation and other court services; recommends innovative strategies concerning access to services, disposition options and probation practices, related to Juvenile/Adult and Restorative Justice. 2. Provides oversight for one or more juvenile and/or adult programs and services that may include the management of sex offenders/youth who sexually harm, domestic violence offenders, children of domestic violence, victim services, behavioral health services, reporting centers, mediation center, court services and other contractual services. 3. Provides internal and external training and education on emerging issues surrounding court/probation initiatives, restorative justice mediation and other court services, and effective rehabilitation strategies and service delivery. 4. Conducts data analysis, develops empirical research objectives, evaluation questions, sampling strategies, logic models, and testing criteria. 5. Maintains appropriate documentation which supports compliance with federal, state, and local laws; collects and monitors data outcomes; prepares reports, as necessary, and oversees program evaluation. 6. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Functional Specific Responsibilities Might Include: The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. Requirements / Qualifications:

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