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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Omaha NE
Hiring Rate:
$28.249
Job Posting:
JR2025- Disability Services Specialist Supervisor (Evergreen) (Open)
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Job Description:
Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day
Are you passionate about helping individuals live more independently through person-centered support Are you an experienced leader in the human services or developmental disabilities field Join the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services as a Waiver Services Specialist Supervisor and help shape the future of care for individuals across the state who are aging have physical disabilities traumatic brain injuries or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
This is more than a supervisory position its a chance to lead with purpose mentor a high-performing team and ensure that Nebraskans receive the support and services they need to thrive in their communities.
What We Offer:
156% state-matched retirement contribution
13 paid holidays
Generous leave benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
79% employer-paid health insurance
Dental and vision coverage
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance
Career growth opportunities
What Youll Do
As a Waiver Services Specialist Supervisor you will:
- Lead with Purpose: Supervise and support a team of Waiver Services Specialists who determine eligibility and funding for a variety of HCBS Waivers (including AD TBI CDD DDAD and FSW).
- Coach and Mentor: Provide training technical assistance and performance feedback to ensure high-quality service delivery and continuous professional growth.
- Strengthen Systems: Develop and implement internal procedures monitor compliance and ensure consistency in waiver operations and eligibility determinations.
- Collaborate Broadly: Serve as a liaison between DHHS Medicaid providers families and stakeholders to resolve concerns and ensure timely effective services.
- Drive Outcomes: Analyze medical documentation evaluate level of care authorize Medicaid payments and guide staff through appeals and dispute resolution processes.
- Improve Processes: Track data create training tools and support continuous improvement in program evaluation and service quality.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree and professional experience in education psychology social work sociology human services or a related field.
- Experience within a specialized developmental disabilities service system in the delivery of habilitation and/or case management services.
- Experience leading coordinating directing monitoring and/or supervising others.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Nebraskas Aged & Disabled or DD service systems statutes and waiver processes.
- Supervisory experience in a health or human services setting.
- Knowledge of Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers.
- Experience with Therap NFocus and Microsoft Office programs.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
You will succeed in this role if you have:
- Strong knowledge of HCBS Waivers and community-based support systems.
- Skill in coaching teams managing performance and problem-solving with empathy and efficiency.
- Ability to interpret regulations analyze medical/functional documentation and make eligibility determinations.
- Effective communication time management and organizational abilities.
- A passion for supporting individuals to live full self-directed lives in their communities.
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.