Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator - Omaha

Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator - Omaha (Evergreen) (Open)

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. The position is located at the Omaha State Office Building 1313 Farnam St. Omaha, NE.

In this position, you will serve as a case manager for people who have been determined eligible for the Aged and Disabled Waiver or the Developmental Disabilities Day Waiver or Comprehensive 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