Disability and Aging Service Coordinator - Lincoln

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in Lincoln seeks a Disability and Aging Service Coordinator to manage HCBS waiver services for people with disabilities or aging needs. You will serve as a case manager for individuals eligible for a Waiver, coordinating services, conducting assessments, and developing plans of services and supports.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and have experience in education, psychology, social work, or related fields, plus work with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and professional experience in education, psychology, social work, sociology, human services, or related field; graduates within 90 days considered.
• 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.

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

Bachelor's degree

Disability services

Case management

Assessment & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Nfocus

Therap

Job description

Job Posting

JR2026-00029420 Disability and Aging Service Coordinator - Lincoln (Evergreen) (Open)

Hiring Agency

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

$24.422

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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 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 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

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and professional experience in: education, psychology, social work, sociology, human services, or a related field (Consideration will be given to applicants who will graduate within 90 days of application.) 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.

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.

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.