Disability and Aging Service Coordinator - Beatrice
Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location: Beatrice, NE
Hiring Rate: $24.422
About the role
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 as a Service Coordinator 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, including persons with disabilities, 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.
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 we support
Requirements
- 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 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. (Consideration will be given to applicants who will graduate within 90 days of application.)
- Preferred: Experience with developing person-centered plans, completing assessments, habilitation, program implementation, team and meeting facilitation, experience in Word, Excel, Outlook, Nfocus, and Therap.
- Preferred: Experience in services or programs for people with special healthcare needs.
- 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. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.
For more information on benefits, please visit: statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits.