Disability and Aging Service Coordinator - Crete
Agency: Health & Human Services – Agency 25
Location: Crete, NE
Hiring Rate: $24.422 per hour
About the role
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking Service Coordinators for the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). DDD provides funding and oversight of services within the Home and Community‑Based Services (HCBS) waiver program for persons with disabilities—including physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities—children with special health‑care needs, and the aging. The Service Coordinator serves as a case manager for individuals who have been determined eligible for the waiver, ensuring coordinated, person‑centered support.
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social work, sociology, human services, or a related field, **or** equivalent professional experience.
- Professional experience in services or programs for persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities.
- Related experience, coursework, training, or education may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year‑for‑year basis.
- Consideration given to applicants who will graduate within 90 days of application.
- Valid driver’s license and immediate access to a reliable vehicle (state vehicle may be provided depending on office location).
Preferred qualifications
- Experience developing person‑centered plans, completing assessments, habilitation, program implementation, and facilitating team meetings.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Nfocus, and Therap.
- Experience in services or programs for people with special health‑care needs.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package that includes pay, health and retirement benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status. For full details, visit the State of Nebraska benefits page.
Pay
Hiring Rate: $24.422 per hour