Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator - Kearney
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Kearney, Nebraska, United States, 68847
Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator – Kearney
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking for a Service Coordinator 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, including persons with disabilities, children with special health care needs, and the aging.
Location: Kearney, NE. Pay: $23.885 per hour.
Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services – Agency 25.
Job Posting: JR2026‑00022017 Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator – Kearney (Evergreen) (Open).
Applications No Longer Accepted On: 01‑20‑2026.
As a Service Coordinator, you will serve as a case manager for people who have been determined eligible for a Waiver.
Key Responsibilities
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. Experience in services or programs for persons 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, and proficiency 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.
If you’re currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don’t apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the
Jobs Hub – Internal Apply
app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries: Government Administration
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Location: Kearney, NE. Pay: $23.885 per hour.
Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services – Agency 25.
Job Posting: JR2026‑00022017 Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator – Kearney (Evergreen) (Open).
Applications No Longer Accepted On: 01‑20‑2026.
As a Service Coordinator, you will serve as a case manager for people who have been determined eligible for a Waiver.
Key Responsibilities
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. Experience in services or programs for persons 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, and proficiency 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.
If you’re currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don’t apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the
Jobs Hub – Internal Apply
app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries: Government Administration
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