Disability and Aging Service Coordinator - Grand Island
About The Position
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is hiring a Service Coordinator to serve as a case manager for people determined eligible for a Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver. DDD provides funding and oversight of waiver services for people with disabilities, including physical or intellectual/developmental disabilities, children with special health care needs, and older adults. The successful candidate can manage diverse relationships, is action oriented, communicates effectively, and is organized. The Service Coordinator coordinates and oversees services, conducts assessments and eligibility determinations, develops plans of services and supports, provides referrals, monitors service delivery, and ensures the health, welfare, and safety of people supported.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and professional experience in education, psychology, social work, sociology, human services, or a related field, along with experience in services or programs for people 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.
- Applicants who will graduate within 90 days of application will be considered.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Have immediate access to a reliable vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing person-centered plans.
- Experience completing assessments.
- Experience with habilitation and program implementation.
- Experience facilitating teams and meetings.
- Experience using Word, Excel, Outlook, Nfocus, and Therap.
- Experience in services or programs for people with special healthcare needs.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee the delivery of services.
- Conduct assessments and eligibility determinations.
- Develop plans of services and supports.
- Provide appropriate referrals.
- Monitor the provision of services.
- Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of people supported.
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of pay and benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement benefits.
- Professional development opportunities.
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Job Type
Full-time
