Community Case Manager jobs in Nebraska

Community Action Partnerships of Western Nebraska (CAPWN) is a non-profit community-based health and human services organization that serves low-income, disadvantaged and those unable to meet their needs through other sources. The agency was established in 1965 and provides services to over 9,000 individuals, children, and families in three main areas:

• Community Health Services: WIC, Commodity Supplemental Food, Foster Grandparents, Migrant Seasonal Head Start, and Child Development Center.
• Clinical Health Services: Primary Care, Reproductive Health, Diabetes Management, Immunizations, Migrant Health, Ryan White HIV; Behavioral Health including Counseling Services, Medication Management, Medication Assisted Treatment and Substance Use Counseling and Intensive Outpatient Services and Dental Services.
• Supportive Health Services: Family Stabilization, a Teen Outreach Program, SOAR, Youth Leadership Program, Youth Shelter, and Housing Assistance Programs.

OUR PROMISE: Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

VISION

Communities where everyone has an opportunity for a successful life.

MISSION

The Mission Statement of the Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska is to provide quality services and promote learning opportunities to improve nurture the health and well-being of Western Nebraska communities.

KEY BELIEFS

• Integrity—We treat all people with dignity and respect.
• Compassion—We believe working compassionately with people enriches all.
• Inclusion—We are inclusive and advocate for diversity.
• Collaboration—We believe working in partnerships strengthens communities; we seek mutually beneficial partnerships that advance a common mission.
• Innovation—We embrace opportunities to learn, grow and make wise choices.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Health Dental Vision Health Savings Account (HSA) Flex Plan 401k Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance Ten Paid Holidays PTO Extended Illness (EIB) Employee Assistance Program Aflac Community Discounts Potential for Incentive Pay

Housing Case Manager

Full-Time, Monday- Friday, Paid Holidays, Bilingual (Spanish) Incentive offered!

• Conduct the VI-SPDAT with individuals who are experiencing homelessness.
• Receive referrals from community queue and verify household meets criteria for program.
• Intake and assessment of referred individuals and families for RSA Program.
• Maintain updated knowledge and offer individuals emotional support, information about community resources and services (including employment, housing, shelter services, health care, etc.), and assistance completing paperwork (social services applications, legal filings, etc.)
• Maintain a caseload of approximately 10 individuals and families.
• Work to secure rental agreements with landlords and assure compliance with HUD requirements.
• Conduct ongoing, individualized case-management to individuals and families in the program.
• Assist individuals in developing and implementing an individualized program plan to meet long-term housing goals.
• Develop and facilitate support, informational classes/sessions, life skills, and/or group activities designed to help clients explore and resolve self-care issues that may be influencing the client’s progress towards meeting their established goals.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case files.
• Do statistical data entry, complete routine paperwork.
• Develop relationships within landlords and property management companies.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training as requested.
• As a CAPWN team member, dedicate your energy to providing high quality, value-added customer service and care to our clients. Embrace the CAPWN Standards of Behavior, practicing integrity, strong communication and respect for leaders and peers. Engage with the team and commit to improving and nurturing the health and well-being of the Western Nebraska Communities we serve.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Includes office setting, off-site home visits, training, meetings and community interactions.
• Work requires the ability to meet tight timelines.
• Work receives limited supervision and requires the ability to take initiative and be self-directed.
• Occasional out-of-town travel for training.

• Must be able to move about quickly if necessary.
• Must be able up to 50lbs safely.
• Physically able to perform job.
• Must complete health physical upon entry to program and yearly health screenings.
• Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, squat, crouch and pull file drawers.

• High School education or equivalent.
• Two years of documented work experience in a related field preferred.
• Experience with shelter programs homeless shelters, substance abuse programs, social services programs preferred.
• Incentive for Spanish speaking.
• Knowledge of “Housing First” approach to end homelessness preferred.
• Knowledge or understanding of fair housing, tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and good organizational skills.
• Able to attend meetings and training outside of the immediate community.
• Must be able to pass all onboarding requirements which include but are not limited to Adult/Child Protective Services, criminal and sex offender background checks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record and proof of insured vehicle.
• Age 21 or above

• Must meet minimum requirements above AND;
• AA Degree in a related field with at least 1 years’ experience OR;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position.

• Must meet minimum requirements above AND;
• BA degree in a related field OR;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position.