Performance Evaluation Process

In 2013, the State of Nebraska implemented a new performance management system for all code agencies which includes DHHS.  All employees, beginning with a continuous service date of March 14th, will complete their performance evaluation in this system.  The system is located in the Employee Development Center through http://link.ne.gov.
 
Remember, “Helping people live better lives” is something we do every day.  Your individual job is an integral part of the DHHS.  Therefore, it’s important for each employee to know what his/her supervisor expects of them and this is accomplished, in part, through timely and accurate communication on a regular basis.  
 
Please direct any questions to your local Human Resources and Development representative.  Technical or system related questions should be directed to the LINK help desk at as.linkhelp@nebraska.gov or 402-471-6234.  Tutorials and User Guides may be found under the help section of the LINK website (http://link.ne.gov).
 
PDF FAQs for Statewide Performance Management System in the Employee Development Center

PDF Lominger Ten Performance Dimensions
 
PDF DHHS Values and Core Competencies
 
Communication Sent:
 
PDF Performance Evaluations in the Employee Development Center (Sent to all DHHS Supervisors on February 1, 2013)
 
PDF Update on Statewide Performance Management System (Sent to all DHHS Employees on January 15, 2013)
 
PDF Statewide Performance Management System (Sent to all DHHS Supervisors on November 2, 2012)
 
PDF State of Nebraska Employee Performance Management System Announcement (Sent to all DHHS Employees on October 10, 2012)

 
In 2012, performance evaluations were completed in the OnBase system.  Annual evaluations due in 2012 or due between January 1, 2013 and March 13, 2013 should still be completed in OnBase.  End of probation and special evaluations will be completed in the Employee Development Center in the near future.  Please continue to complete these evaluations in OnBase until further notice.
 Performance Evaluation Quick Start Employees   
       
 Performance Evaluation Quick Start Supervisors
 
 FAQs for OnBase Performance Evaluation Process
  

I understand that I have 30 calendar days from the date of the meeting in which my performance evaluation was reviewed with me to submit my comments directly to the evaluating supervisor.  I know these comments will be filed in my official personnel file. 
 
 Employee Comments

Other Useful Tools:
 
Employee Development Plan
 
Running Leave Reports out of KRONOS:
 
 Employee Leave Report - Facilities
 
 Employee Leave Report - Service Areas / Central Office
 

The Performance Evaluation process provides employees with formal feedback about their job performance. The process encompasses:

  • clear expectations of shared values and core competencies (reflecting the code of conduct);
  • clear expectations of the essential job duties (providing confidence we know what to do and how to do it);
  • an appraisal of performance—on performance dimensions and essential job duties and whether they are performed or demonstrated with excellence (we get what we measure) and;
  • a conversation on development and growth for the individual employee and support available from the supervisor ( success as a supervisor depends on employees’ success).

Attention: Children and Family Services (CFS) Supervisor Only
 
CFS Supervisors will utilize the Competency Development Tool (CDT) to assist in the measurement and documentation of Trainee and Probationary Child & Family Services Specialist (CFSS) Performance. The Supervisor is required to complete the CDT and send it to HR when the Trainee has met the minimum standards of performance.
 
The Supervisor's documentation of Satisfactory Trainee/Probationary Specialist Performance in the CDT is the trigger for the promotion from Trainee to CFS Specialist on original probation status.  This is the indication of the CFS Specialist’s readiness to work independently with families or children assigned to their caseload.
 
The supervisor is required to complete the 6-month and 12-month DHHS Performance Evaluation.
 

 MS Word Document Competency Development Tool (CDT)

For more information, contact:
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
Human Resources & Development
301 Centennial Mall South, 5th Floor
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509-5026
Phone: (402) 471-9240
FAX: (402) 471-6682
E-mail: dhhs.humanresourcesanddevelopment@nebraska.gov

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