Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator

5 days ago

Omaha, Nebraska, United States State of Nebraska Full time

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25


Location:

Nebraska City, NE, Plattsmouth, NE


Hiring Rate:

$23.885


Job Posting:

JR Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator - Plattsmouth or Nebraska City (Open)


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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.

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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.

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