Assistant Program Director (Pioneers Center) (Pioneers Center)

Overview

At CEDARS, our mission is to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years, thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraska’s most trusted human service organizations, we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time, we’re giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.

Job Skills / Requirements

Reports To: Program Director

Rate of Pay: $26.00/hour

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm. May include some weekends and evenings with participation in the on-call rotation.

Program Summary

The CEDARS Pioneers Center serves as the only short-term emergency shelter for kids (ages 12-18) who do not have immediate access to another safe living arrangement in southeast Nebraska. Kids may be referred to the Pioneers Center because of a history of abuse, neglect or domestic violence; alternative to juvenile detention; interruption of a foster care placement; homelessness; hospitalization of a parent/guardian; or for short-term stabilization. A variety of levels of care are offered at the Pioneers Center. Crisis stabilization is a more intensive level of care that involves the support of a CEDARS therapist. To prevent youth from being placed outside the home, CEDARS also offers Basic Center services to families who are not involved in Child Welfare or the Juvenile Justice System.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director in directing and coordinating client services.
• Provide supervision and consultation with identified staff in the direct provision of services to youth.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff in conjunction with Program Director.
• Provide services to clients and families, including case planning, education, and advocacy.
• Assist with supervision and administrative functions as assigned by the Program Director
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for program records.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and licensing requirements.
• Maintain safety and supervision of youth in care.
• Coordinate and provide transportation for youth to medical appointments, school, visits, and other activities.
• Engage youth in life skills, educational activities, and outings
• Provide leadership during crisis intervention and structure for youth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology or closely related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience working with youth and families.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience providing crisis support and management.
• Must have a genuine interest in and concern for all youth and families.
• Strong relationship skills, organizational and communication skills.
• Sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the clients and families we serve.
• Ability to provide effective leadership that fosters teamwork within the program.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Education Requirements (All)

Bachelor's Degree Required

Additional Information / Benefits

As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision coverages

• flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts

• personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays

• retirement plan with 5% company match

• life & long-term disability insurance

• employee assistance program

• wellness and engagement program

• early childhood childcare discount

• opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired

• shift differentials for overnight hours worked and holidays

• mileage reimbursement

• extensive training and professional development opportunities

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Childcare Discount