What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator - Lincoln position at Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services?
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.
What we can offer you:
- Stable Employment Opportunity
- Career Development and Learning
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Generous Leave Accruals and Benefits
- Part of a Caring Organization
- Flexible Schedules
You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans!In this position, you will serve as a case manager for people who have been determined eligible for the Aged and Disabled Waiver or one of the Developmental Disabilities Waivers.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.
Preferred: 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: Travel for face to face visits and meetings in the community is required. Possess a valid driver's license and have immediate access to a reliable vehicle. A state vehicle may be provided dependent upon office location.
Starting Wage: $21.483 per hour
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.48 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lincoln, NE 68508 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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