Disability Services Specialist
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State of Nebraska
Job Title: Disability Services Specialist
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 08/01/14 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary: $17.54/Hour
Job Type: PERM FULL TIME
Location: Kearney, Nebraska
Department: Health & Human Services Department
Requisition #: 201402978
Position #: 25604060
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Description Benefits Supplemental Questions
The Department of Health and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities (DD) Division, is looking for a Disability Services Specialist to join our team! The successful candidate will have a high personal standard of integrity, display a constant commitment to excellence and share in our mission of Helping People Live Better Lives.
Examples of Work:
Under limited supervision, determine initial and ongoing eligibility for Home and Community Based Medicaid Waivers for adults and children with DD and authorize waiver services. Perform professional level review and evaluation based on statute of documentation submitted with application for DD services. Administer assessments related to individual's skills, abilities, and adaptive functioning. Work with state and community agencies, providers, individuals and families. Assist with DD projects and initiatives. In-state travel required.
Qualifications / Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors 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.
PREFERRED: Minimum of one year experience in a service coordination role or case management for people with an intellectual or developmental disability. Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel. Previous experience in assessing adaptive skill needs is desirable.
OTHER: May need to flex work schedule on occasion based on work projects/requirements. Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to objectively review/assess information and apply regulatory requirements. Ability to communicate effectively and function as team leader, team member, work independently, organize and effectively manage workload. Ability to review online records/documents is essential for the position.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
State of Nebraska
Job Title: Disability Services Specialist
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 08/01/14 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary: $17.54/Hour
Job Type: PERM FULL TIME
Location: Kearney, Nebraska
Department: Health & Human Services Department
Requisition #: 201402978
Position #: 25604060
Print Job Information-Apply
Description Benefits Supplemental Questions
The Department of Health and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities (DD) Division, is looking for a Disability Services Specialist to join our team! The successful candidate will have a high personal standard of integrity, display a constant commitment to excellence and share in our mission of Helping People Live Better Lives.
Examples of Work:
Under limited supervision, determine initial and ongoing eligibility for Home and Community Based Medicaid Waivers for adults and children with DD and authorize waiver services. Perform professional level review and evaluation based on statute of documentation submitted with application for DD services. Administer assessments related to individual's skills, abilities, and adaptive functioning. Work with state and community agencies, providers, individuals and families. Assist with DD projects and initiatives. In-state travel required.
Qualifications / Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors 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.
PREFERRED: Minimum of one year experience in a service coordination role or case management for people with an intellectual or developmental disability. Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel. Previous experience in assessing adaptive skill needs is desirable.
OTHER: May need to flex work schedule on occasion based on work projects/requirements. Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to objectively review/assess information and apply regulatory requirements. Ability to communicate effectively and function as team leader, team member, work independently, organize and effectively manage workload. Ability to review online records/documents is essential for the position.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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