Education, Youth & Family Liaison
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Omaha
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Commission - Agency 82 Location: Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE Hiring
Rate: $20.474 Job Posting: JR2026-00024538 Education, Youth &
Family Liaison (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no
date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job
Description: The Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing is seeking a statewide Education, Youth & Family Liaison to
join their team! Do you have the passion to provide programs and
support for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing youth and their
families? Have the ability to facilitate and coordinate a robust
youth & family engagement strategy? Goal to work closely with
various local, regional, and state's programs and services to
assist in the overall coordination of services? Seek opportunities
to develop collaboration and partnership to ensure adherence to the
agency's mission and values for youths and their families? Assist
families as they navigate the systems, services, and decisions that
come with raising and educating a Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of
Hearing child? If you say yes, you are highly encouraged to apply!
Look at what we have to offer! • 13 paid holidays • Vacation and
sick leave that begin accruing immediately • Military leave • 156%
(that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement • Tuition
reimbursement • Employee assistance program • 79% employer paid
health insurance plans • Dental and vision insurance plans •
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy • Public Service Loan
Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government • Wide
variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and
most diverse employer in the State • Opportunity to be part of
meaningful work and make a difference through public service •
Training and Development based on your career aspirations • Fun,
inviting teammates • A safe and secure environment At the State, we
stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and
respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an
environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join
our team today! Job Duties: Outreach & Eng a gement • Conduc t
statewide outreach to individuals who are Dea f , DeafBlind, and
Hard of Hearing, as well as families, schools , and service
providers. " Build and ma i ntain partnerships with educational
systems and community organizations . I n f ormation & R e ferral (
l &R) • Provide accurate , timely information on resources,
services, and communicat i on access. • Support individuals and fam
i lies in navigating education ancl community systems. Youth
Development & Family Support • P romo t e self-advocacy, i
ndependence. and life skill develop m ent among youth. • Support
families in understanding communication access, r ights , and
available services, Education System Collabora t ion • Collabora t
e with schools. I EP teams. and educational partners to support
equitable access. • P rovide guidance on communication
accommodations and De a f-centered best practices. T ra i n i ng &
P ublic Awareness • Deliver presentations and trainings to schools,
agencies, and community partners. • I ncrease awareness of Deaf cu
l tu re , communication access , and available technologies.
Program Development & Coordination • Assist in developing and
implement i ng statewide initiatives, events, and youth/family
programs . Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or related field and one
year work experience in programs for Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of
Hearing persons OR five years’ or experience in a related field.
Proficiency in communicating using sign language. Any equivalent
combination of education and experience will be considered. Other:
:This position requires statewide travel , including occasional
overnight stays. The incumbent must maintain a valid driver ' s
license or have access to reliable independent transportation.
Regular and Reliable attendance is required. Check us out here!
http://ncdhh.nebraska.gov/ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of : state and federal laws that impact deaf , deafblind
, and hard of hearing persons; deaf community issues; the language
of the deaf community ; deaf education methods and issues; advocacy
issues and the role of an outreach liaison; hearing aids and other
devices available for deaf and hard of hearing persons. Skill in:
evaluating and determining the needs of deaf , deafblind , and hard
of hearing persons ; communicating with deaf, deafblind, and hard
of hearing persons using a variety of language levels; public
relations and presentation techniques; planning activities and
organizing volunteers. Ability to : understand and use the language
of the deaf community; plan and organize rehabilitative programs;
communicate with a variety of consumers using a variety of
communication modes ; effectively evaluate the progress of clients
in a rehabilitative setting; promote services provided by the
Nebraska Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission to the public; conduct
workshops and presentations; teach sign language classes. 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.htmlbenefits 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.
Keywords: State of Nebraska, Lincoln , Education, Youth & Family Liaison, Administration, Clerical , Omaha, Nebraska
