What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disability Services Specialist Supervisor position at Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services?
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Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE
Hiring Rate
$28.249
Job Posting
JR2026-00024373 Disability Services Specialist Supervisor (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-01-2026
Job Description
Do you have experience leading, monitoring, or supervising a team, as well as experience with Medicaid, HCBS waivers, or human services leadership?
We’re looking for a Waiver Services Specialist Supervisor to lead a strong team and help make sure waiver services are accurate, timely, and centered on the people we serve.
Join the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and help support individuals across the state who are aging or who have physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
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
As a Waiver Services Specialist Supervisor, You Will
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and professional experience in: education, psychology, social work, sociology, human services, or a related field; and 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
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
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.
Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE
Hiring Rate
$28.249
Job Posting
JR2026-00024373 Disability Services Specialist Supervisor (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-01-2026
Job Description
Do you have experience leading, monitoring, or supervising a team, as well as experience with Medicaid, HCBS waivers, or human services leadership?
We’re looking for a Waiver Services Specialist Supervisor to lead a strong team and help make sure waiver services are accurate, timely, and centered on the people we serve.
Join the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and help support individuals across the state who are aging or who have physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
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
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.
- A strong background in human services, Medicaid programs, or HCBS waiver management.
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience leading others in complex service delivery environments.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- A commitment to accuracy, timeliness, and person-centered practices.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and professional experience in: education, psychology, social work, sociology, human services, or a related field; and 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.
- Experience supervising 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
- 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.
Salary : $20,000