Job Description

Case Manager (Pioneers Center) (Pioneers Center Emergency Shelter)
Lincoln, NE, United States of America
$21.67 - $21.67

Overview

Reports To: Program Director
Classification: Non-Exempt
Rate of Pay: $21.67/hour  
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with some evenings, overnights, and weekends with participation in an on-call rotation

About CEDARS
At CEDARS, our mission is to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years, thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraska’s most trusted human service organizations, we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time, we’re giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.

Diversity
At CEDARS, we embrace diversity, and we know the journey towards belonging never ends. Click (here) to learn more about our journey.

Program Summary
Pioneers Center serves as the only short-term emergency shelter for kids (ages 12-18) who do not have immediate access to another safe living arrangement in southeast Nebraska. Kids may be referred to the Pioneers Center because of: a history of abuse, neglect or domestic violence; alternative to juvenile detention; interruption of a foster care placement; homelessness; hospitalization of a parent/guardian; or for short-term stabilization. A variety of levels of care are offered at the Pioneers Center. Crisis stabilization is a more intensive level of care that involves the support of a CEDARS therapist. To prevent youth from being placed outside the home, CEDARS also offers Basic Center services to families who are not involved in Child Welfare or the Juvenile Justice System. 

Responsibilities
  • Provide services to clients and their families, including case planning, education, and advocacy
  • Participate with staff team in making decisions regarding client care
  • Facilitate referral interviews, intakes, case conferences, family team meetings, or other meetings as assigned
  • Prepare and maintain complete case files and documentation for all clients
  • Assist with and participate in on-going and follow-up reviews to evaluate appropriateness and quality of care provided.

Job Skills / Requirements

Must be 21 years of age of older
  • Bachelors degree in human services, social work, or a closely related field
  • At least 2 years of experience working with youth and families
  • Leadership experience is preferred
  • Must have a passion for helping youth in crisis
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals in the organization and the community
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Must have excellent organizational skills, and computer/data entry experience
  • Valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Education Requirements (Any)

Bachelor's Degree Required

Additional Information / Benefits

As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

  • medical, dental, and vision coverages
  • flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts
  • personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
  • retirement plan with 5% company match
  • life & long-term disability insurance
  • employee assistance program
  • wellness and engagement program
  • early childhood childcare discount
  • opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired
  • shift differentials for certain shifts worked and holidays
  • mileage reimbursement
  • extensive training and professional development opportunities

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Childcare Discount

This is a Full-Time position

Number of Openings for this position: 1