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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25



Location:

Columbus, NE



Hiring Rate:

$21.913



Job Posting:

JR2024-00012251 DD Service Coordinator - Columbus (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.


The starting wage for this position is $21.913 per hour



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications
: 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 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.


Per Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, applicants who meet the Bachelor's degree requirement will be given preference.



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.


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






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.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



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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