Disability and Aging Service Coordinator - Crete

State-of-Nebraska; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 69,982,000 - 80,479,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska in Crete, NE is seeking a Disability and Aging Service Coordinator to join the Division of Developmental Disabilities. You will act as a case manager for Waiver-eligible individuals, coordinating services, conducting assessments, and developing plans of supports to ensure health, welfare and safety.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a human services field and experience in developing person-centered plans, plus proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Therap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and professional experience in education, psychology, social work, sociology, human services, or related field and experience in services for persons with disabilities.
• Experience developing person-centered plans, completing assessments, habilitation, program implementation, team/meeting facilitation; experience in Word, Excel, Outlook, Nfocus and Therap.
• Other: Possess a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• 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 supported.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Organization

Relationship management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Nfocus

Therap

Job description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Crete, NE Hiring Rate: $24.422 Job Posting: JR2026-00029098 Disability and Aging Service Coordinator - Crete (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 09-18-2026

Job Description: 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 people 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 a 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:

• 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 person 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.)

• 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

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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. 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.html#benefits

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.

We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.

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