Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator - Wayne

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Wayne (NE); On-site; USD 21,496 - 26,273; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pay package

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community health agency in Wayne, NE seeks a Service Coordinator to support individuals with disabilities. The role involves managing relationships, conducting assessments, and ensuring service delivery. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience. The candidate should be organized, communicate effectively, and possess a valid driver's license. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits as part of the total compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and experience in relevant fields required.
• Experience with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee delivery of services.
• Conduct assessments and develop service plans.
• Monitor health, welfare, and safety of clients.

Skills

Person-centered planning

Assessment completion

Team facilitation

Communication

Organizational skills

Experience in Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

Nfocus

Therap

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location Wayne, NE

Hiring Rate $23.885

Job Posting JR2025-00021384 Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator - Wayne (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On 12-16-2025

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives? The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking for you to join our team and become one of our outstanding Service Coordinators within the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). DDD provides funding and oversight of services to persons served within the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver program to include persons with disabilities, including physical or persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities, children with special health care needs, or the aging. A successful candidate is someone who can manage diverse relationships, is action oriented, communicates effectively and is organized.

In this position, you will serve as a case manager for people who have been determined eligible for the Aged and Disabled Waiver.

As a Service Coordinator, You Will

• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of services
• Conduct assessments and eligibility determinations
• Develop plans of services and supports
• Provide appropriate referrals
• Monitor provision of services
• Ensure health, welfare, and safety of those we support

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and professional experience in education, psychology, social work, sociology, human services, or a related field and experience in services or programs for persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities. Related experience, coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. (Consideration will be given to applicants who will graduate within 90 days of application.)

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with developing person-centered plans, completing assessments, habilitation, program implementation, team and meeting facilitation, experience in Word, Excel, Outlook, Nfocus and Therap. Experience in services or programs for people with special healthcare needs.

Other: Possess a valid driver's license and have immediate access to a reliable vehicle. A state vehicle may be provided dependent upon office location.

There is a link to learn more about this position: DHHS Service Coordinator Position Job Overview.

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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.

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