Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator- Kearney

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• Health &
• Human
• Services -
• Agency 25
• Location:
• Kearney,
• NE
• Hiring
• Rate: $23.885
• Job
• Posting: JR2026-00026650 Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator- Kearney (Evergreen) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

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. Effective July 1st, 2026 starting wage will increase to $24.422/hour. In this position, you will serve as a case manager for people who have been determined eligible for a 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 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. (Consideration will be given to applicants who will graduate within 90 days of application.)

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.

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