Disability and Aging Service Coordinator - North Platte

State of Nebraska; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska is seeking a Disability and Aging Service Coordinator in North Platte, NE. The role manages service delivery for individuals under HCBS waivers, conducts assessments, and develops service plans while coordinating referrals and ensuring safety and well-being.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in services for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and professional experience in education, psychology, social work, sociology, human services or related field.
• Experience in services or programs for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Related coursework, training or education may substitute for the 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 to ensure health, welfare, and safety.

Skills

Case management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or Human Services

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Health & Human Services - Agency 25Location:North Platte, NEHiring Rate:$24.422Job Posting:JR2026-00029869 Disability and Aging Service Coordinator - North Platte (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):10-30-2026Job 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 servicesConduct assessments and eligibility determinationsDevelop plans of services and supportsProvide appropriate referralsMonitor provision of servicesEnsure health, welfare, and safety of those we supportRequirements / 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 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.)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 locationIf 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/BenefitsWe 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#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementThe 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.