Disability Services Specialist Supervisor
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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 — it's 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 $20,000 life insurance
Career growth opportunities
What You'll 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:
- Bachelor’s 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 Nebraska’s 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: 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.
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.
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