About the Department

Step into a meaningful role where you’ll make a real difference in people’s lives. This position provides targeted case management services for individuals supported through the Title 480 Home and Community-Based Medicaid Waiver Program and the Title 471 Senior Care Options Program. You’ll conduct assessments, determine eligibility, develop personalized care plans, coordinate services, and monitor progress to ensure each individual receives the support they need to thrive. If you’re passionate about advocacy, problem-solving, and guiding others toward greater independence, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to do just that.

One (1) opening - this position will be located at the Geneva, NE office.

Desire: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Services, Education or Health/Medical field OR Registered Nurse and minimum 2 years professional experience in one of the following fields: long term care, gerontology, rehabilitation, health/ disability case management, children with special health needs or health/medical.

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social work, gerontology, psychology, human services, or a specified field of study to fulfill state-mandated qualifications plus two years of experience in providing program services or case management to a geriatric or disabled population including six months of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills that meet the state mandated requirements.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid driver’s license when operating a vehicle is necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties.

Benefits

We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.

All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

30 days of Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

$70,000 of Life Insurance

$1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement

401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%

Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.

Optional benefits include:
- Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Allstate Voluntary Plans
- Supplemental Term Life
- Deferred Compensation Plans

Supplemental Questions

CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLOSURE AND APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: This application process uses a combination of automated and hand scoring of all application materials against screening criteria that have been established by the employer. 1. I understand that if I have not completely and fully answered all application questions and/or supplemental questions with details, I may not receive full credit for my education and/or experience. 2. Further, I understand that merely referring to my resume (e.g. "see resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses) is not sufficient for purposes of ensuring accurate application evaluation. 3. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following Supplemental Questions must also be listed on the application. 4. I understand that I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application and my responses to the supplemental questions.

Acknowledge

Indicate if you have college level course work or a degree in one of the following: (check only one)

Human Services course work only
Human Services Associate's Degree
Human Services Bachelor's Degree
Social Work course work only
Social Work Associate's Degree
Social Work Bachelor's Degree
Gerontology course work only
Gerontology Associate's Degree
Gerontology Bachelor's Degree
Psychology course work only
Psychology Associate's Degree
Psychology Bachelor's Degree
Related field
None

If checking related field, please list the specific course work or degree.

Do you have experience providing case management, care coordination, or program services to older adults and/or individuals with disabilities in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply)

Long-term care or gerontology
Rehabilitation or community health
Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver programs, including Aging and Disabled Waiver Services
Nursing Facility Level of Care (NFLOC) assessments or eligibility
Nursing homes, hospitals, area agencies on Aging, or other community-based organizations
Working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations
None

If you have experience with any of the above, please describe your experience, including the name(s) of employer(s), your role, and brief description of your responsibilities.

Do you have Professional work experience using any of the following information systems as a primary job responsibility? (Check all that apply)

Nfocus
Therap Services System
None

Are you currently or have you ever been employed at any of the following? (check all that apply)

Area Agency on Aging
League of Human Dignity
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
None

Indicate if you are currently licensed or certified in any of the following: (Check all that apply)

Gerontology
Social Work
Counseling
Nursing
Mental Health
Professional Interpreter Services
Professional Translator Services
Other related licenses or certifications (specify below)
None

If other, please specify

Do you have experience with a language other than English?

Yes, Fluent (complete written and oral proficiency)
Yes, Conversational (not fluent but can adequately converse)
Yes, Basic (use of key isolated words or phrases to communicate familiar topics)
None

If yes, please indicate the language(s).

Do you have experience using American Sign Language?

Yes, Fluent (ability to actively provide interpretation)
Yes, Conversational (ability to understand and use a wide variety of signs)
Yes, Basic (use of key isolated signs and alphabets)
None

Required Question

Agency InformationEmployerCity of Lincoln/Lancaster CountyAddress 555 South 10th Street, Room 302

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone(402) 441-7597
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