• 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.

• 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.

• Conduct the VI-SPDAT with youth who are experiencing homelessness.
• Receive referrals from community queue and verify household meets criteria for program.
• Intake and assessment of referred individuals/families for Rapid Re-Housing Program.
• Maintain updated knowledge and offer youth 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 10-15 youth.
• Work to secure rental agreements with landlords and assure compliance with HUD requirements.
• Conduct ongoing, individualized case-management to youth in the program.
• Assist youth 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 clients’ progress towards meeting their established goals.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case files.
• Do statistical data entry, complete routine paperwork and produce small reports.
• Develop relationships with landlords and property management companies.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings 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 Code of Conduct, 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.

• On-site work 40%
• Off-site home visits, training, meetings, community interactions 60%
• Work requires 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 to lift 20 lbs.
• Physically able to perform job.

• High School education or equivalent
• One year of documented work experience in a related field
• Experience with dual-focus shelter programs homeless shelters, substance abuse programs, social services programs, preferred.
• 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 sessions in and out of area.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record and insured vehicle available at all times.
• Age 21 or above
• Must pass child/adult abuse, criminal history and sex offenders background check.

• Must meet minimum requirements above.
• AA Degree in a related field, or two years’ experience

• Must meet minimum requirements above.
• AA Degree in a related field plus two years' experience, or BA Degree in a related field or comparable combination of education and experience