Youth Care Specialist

POSITION:        Youth Care Specialist

                         Emergency Shelter Care (Program Specialist II)

                         (Temporary full time hours ( 37.5 ) till March ‘08–

                         2:00 – 10:00 p.m.) Off days - Friday and Saturday

 

LOCATION:       Heartland Family Service

                         2101 S42nd Street

                         Omaha, NE 68105

 

PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in social work or related field
• Experience in child welfare services, residential/day treatment preferred
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid drivers license/ acceptable driving record

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsibilities include the direct supervision of infants through age 18; program development and implementation.
• Responds to requests for emergency placement via telephone calls, gathers information and assesses appropriateness of referrals.
• Assists in the intake/orientation, assessment and discharge process, including written reports.
• Establishes a positive working relationship with and knowledge of community resources, area schools and personnel, volunteers, police and HHS (PS/OJS) and assists in the coordination of these services/resources.
• Provides guidance, support and crisis intervention to youth and families when indicated and appropriate.
• Assists youth in formulating and achieving goals.
• Facilitates educational groups, i.e., life skills, problem solving, etc.
• Is dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance.
• Maintains confidentiality of youth and families.
• Maintains required records.
• Provides transportation for program clients.

TO APPLY:

Send your resume to or apply in person at Heartland Family Service, 2101 S 42 St, Omaha, NE 68105, Attention: Human Resources.  FAX to (402) 553-3133, Attention: Human Resources or EMAIL to snadason@heartlandfamilyservice.org     Please specify the position.  Acceptance and review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Heartland Family Service is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action United Way Agency.  Applicants requiring accommodation must notify in advance.