Family Partner II (In-Home Family Services)

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

Overview

Reports To: Program Director

Classification: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Flexible 40 hr/week schedule. Must be available to work with the family as their schedule allows including non-traditional business hours such as some evenings and weekends including on-call availability.

Rate of Pay: $21.75/hour  

Program Summary

In-Home Family Services is an evidence-based program designed to reduce risk of family disruption. This program utilizes in-home visits to build stronger family bonds, improve safety and connect families to community resources. These goals are accomplished through careful assessment and service planning, direct family engagement, implementation of relationship building, stress management and problem-solving strategies. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with assigned youth and families
• Provide direct-care and in-home intervention to children, youth and their families using the In-Home Family Service Model (EIHFS)
• Work to find positive solutions to problems and provide children and their families with skill-based support through the teaching of life skills and behavioral techniques
• Facilitate assessment and service planning with the family
• Teach and model skills to help support the needs of the family
• Document all aspects of service delivery and monitor service outcomes
• Assist the family in accessing informal supports and other community-based resources

Requirements

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology or closely related field, or a minimum of at least 2 years of related experience may be substituted for the degree preference
• Experience working in a case management role with children and families
• Must have a genuine interest in and concern for all youth and families
• Strong relationship skills, organizational and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Understanding of the underlying issues caused by trauma
• Autonomous worker who can manage time wisely
• Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the clients and families CEDARS serves

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma or GED Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred

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