About this role
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The Community Connector provides intensive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based case management to youth and families referred to Community Connections. This role assesses family strengths and needs, connects families to culturally responsive community resources, and addresses barriers to services to help prevent or reduce involvement with law enforcement, juvenile justice, and child welfare systems.
- This is a one-year grant funded position.
- Full-time, hourly position ($25-27/hour)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide case management and maintain regular contact with youth and families through phone, text, email, social media, and in-person meetings.
- Assess family strengths, needs, and capacity to engage in services.
- Connect families with community resources and coordinate services with community agencies.
- Identify and address barriers to accessing services.
- Complete required forms, consents, case notes, data entry, and other program documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality, protect family privacy, and comply with mandatory reporting requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Social Services or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience working with youth and families, child welfare, or juvenile justice systems. Knowledge of youth and family services, particularly in North and South Omaha.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
- Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record per Creighton’s Vehicle Safety policy. Candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years of licensed driving experience and be at least 19 years of age at the time of hire for this role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Spanish language proficiency preferred.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Ability to travel to family homes, schools, and community agencies.