Disability Services Specialist Supervisor

City of Scottsbluff, Nebraska - Government

Waiver Services Specialist Supervisor leading a team to determine eligibility and funding for HCBS Waivers. Supporting individuals across Nebraska who need assistance due to disabilities or aging.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeLincoln • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supervising Waiver Services Specialists, ensuring compliance with Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers, and providing training and technical assistance. Proficient in analyzing medical documentation and guiding staff through appeals and dispute resolution processes.

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Supervision ExperienceMedicaid HCBS Waivers KnowledgeData Tracking and AnalysisTraining and Technical AssistanceDevelopmental Disabilities Service System Experience

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Hard Skills

Eligibility DeterminationFunding AuthorizationCompliance MonitoringMedical Documentation AnalysisCase Management Services

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

TherapNFocusMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Human ServicesDevelopmental DisabilitiesAged & Disabled Service SystemsWaiver Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and support a team of Waiver Services Specialists who determine eligibility and funding for HCBS Waivers
Provide training, technical assistance, and performance feedback
Develop and implement internal procedures, monitor compliance, and ensure consistency in waiver operations
Serve as a liaison between DHHS, Medicaid providers, families, and stakeholders
Analyze medical documentation, evaluate level of care, authorize Medicaid payments, and guide staff through appeals and dispute resolution processes
Track data, create training tools, and support continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Familiarity with Nebraska’s Aged & Disabled or DD service systems, statutes, and waiver processes (preferred)
Experience supervising in a health or human services setting (preferred)
Knowledge of Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers (preferred)
Experience with Therap, NFocus, and Microsoft Office programs (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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