The Nebraska Department of Education is hiring a Disability Services Specialist Supervisor to lead with purpose. You will supervise a team of Waiver Services Specialists who determine eligibility and funding for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers, ensuring Nebraskans receive the support needed to thrive in their communities.
What You'll Do
- Supervise and support a team of Waiver Services Specialists.
- Provide training, technical assistance, and performance feedback to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Develop and implement internal procedures and monitor compliance for waiver operations.
- Serve as a liaison between DHHS, Medicaid providers, families, and stakeholders to resolve concerns.
- Analyze medical documentation, evaluate level of care, and authorize Medicaid payments.
- Guide staff through appeals and dispute resolution processes.
- Track data, create training tools, and support continuous improvement in program evaluation.
What We're Looking For
- A 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.
Nice to Have
- 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.
Technical Stack
- Therap
- NFocus
- Microsoft Office
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $28.249 per hour (Hiring Rate)
- 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
Work Mode
This position requires working locally in Omaha, NE.
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.
