Contact:
Shamala Nadason
2101S.42nd St
Omaha, NE 68105-2909
Fax: 402-553-3133
Youth Care Specialist - Omaha(Overnight)
Heartland Family Service
Heartland Family Service
Residential shelter
Work at Emergency Shelter Care
Work in Omaha, Nebraska
37.5 hours per week
10.00pm
to
6.00am
Youth Care Specialist - Omaha(Overnight)
Position Description
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
- 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.
- Maintains confidentiality of youth and families.
- Maintains required records.
- Provides transportation for program clients.
Youth Care Specialist - Omaha(Overnight)
This position has been listed under the following classifications:
[Entry Level ]