Impactful Disability & Aging Services Case Manager

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

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