Waiver Services Specialist - Omaha
Waiver Services Specialist - Omaha
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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services Agency 25
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Job Description:
This position provides a critical role in making eligibility determinations for the Aged and Disabled Developmental Disabilities and the Traumatic Brain Injury Waivers. The Waiver Services Specialist (WSS) is responsible for the following critical tasks for our States most vulnerable population:
Conducts extensive reviews of documentation and records of applicants
Administers Level of Care Assessments
Completes eligibility determinations for all HCBS waivers
Determines level of funding supports
Participates in informal dispute resolution meetings or appeal hearings regarding determinations of eligibility
Performs related work as assigned
Requirements/ Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree and professional experience in: human services education or health/medical; longterm care gerontology rehabilitation health/disability case management or children with special health care needs.
Preferred Qualifications: Professional experience in healthcare long term care gerontology rehabilitation health/medical disability case management children with special health care needs or completing assessments. Knowledge of medical terminology and concepts.
Other: Possess a valid drivers license and have immediate access to a reliable vehicle. A state vehicle may be provided dependent upon office location.
Knowledge of: current practices in the field of home and community based services including: level of care criteria; general computer systems and operations.
Ability to: assess needs of applicants; communicate effectively to exchange information and resources to meet applicants needs; develop working relationships with individuals who are aged or with disabilities their families review team members community professionals program directors agency representatives and other groups or individuals with interests in developmental disabilities; assess preadmission evaluation plans to determine level of care; assess service plan for persons with disabilities; consult with and provide technical assistance to clients families providers and agency representatives; operate and update computer tracking systems; interpret and apply agency and program rules policies and procedures; organize and evaluate program/operational data; communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
Skill in: active listening; asking questions; requesting information from applicants service providers and other state agencies; interviewing techniques for gathering information; assessing client and family strengths and needs; working with families and individuals with special needs; critical thinking techniques.
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: 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.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
