What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Case Manager-YRTC-Kearney position at Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services?
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Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Kearney, NE
Hiring Rate
$22.559
Job Posting
JR2026-00024680 Youth Case Manager-YRTC-Kearney (Evergreen) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description
Youth Case Manager
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Youth Case Manager for the Division of Children and Family Services. The successful candidate will provide case management, serve as the liaison between the youth and the community and advocate for high acuity youth at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney.
Cultivating Change, Fostering Knowledge, Transforming Futures; more than words at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney where Youth Case Managers are actively involved in helping youth believe in themselves and the possibilities their futures hold. Join a part of a team that encourages youth to “Believe in Your Strengths” at the YRTC in Kearney. If this sounds like you, then apply today! Join this great team!
Shape Lives. Inspire Growth. Build Futures.
At the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney, these aren’t just words — they’re the mission our Youth Case Managers live every day. Here, you’ll help young people rediscover their strengths, believe in their potential, and transform their futures.
Join a team that empowers youth to "Believe in Your Strengths."
If you’re ready to make a difference, apply today!
What We Can Offer You
As a Youth Case Manager, you will,
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services, or related field and experience in child or youth care, teaching, foster care, delinquency prevention, juvenile court systems, community work related to children and youth, behavioral health systems, patient care, nursing, or other areas involving contact or interaction with youth or families. OR four years of relevant experience. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Other: Valid Driver's license required. This position requires proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the language effectively.
Hiring rate of position is $ 22.559/hour. Plus, an additional $3.00/hour facility differential pay for hours worked.
Hours: 10AM-6PM M-F with rotating weekends.
Knowledge of: the principles and practices of treatment and guidance of rehabilitating delinquent youth; the principles of individual and group interaction techniques; crisis intervention techniques and procedures; good counseling techniques as they relate to facility treatment modality; agency and facility policies, procedures, rules and regulations; agency forms and communication practices; current practices in working with youth assigned to a Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Center; basic counseling techniques and procedures; programs and opportunities open to youth who have been assigned to a Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Center; basic crisis intervention techniques; the principles of individual and group interaction.
Ability to: communicate effectively both in writing and orally with a wide range of persons, including youth, staff, peers, administrators, parents and other professionals; exercise maturity, objectivity and sound judgment; observe and understand human behavior; operate within established policies and procedures; organize and manage own work flow; interact with youth from a variety of socio/economic, cultural and educational backgrounds; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of people in varying situations; observe and understand human behavior; apply problem solving techniques to a variety of different circumstances.
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Kearney, NE
Hiring Rate
$22.559
Job Posting
JR2026-00024680 Youth Case Manager-YRTC-Kearney (Evergreen) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description
Youth Case Manager
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Youth Case Manager for the Division of Children and Family Services. The successful candidate will provide case management, serve as the liaison between the youth and the community and advocate for high acuity youth at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney.
Cultivating Change, Fostering Knowledge, Transforming Futures; more than words at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney where Youth Case Managers are actively involved in helping youth believe in themselves and the possibilities their futures hold. Join a part of a team that encourages youth to “Believe in Your Strengths” at the YRTC in Kearney. If this sounds like you, then apply today! Join this great team!
Shape Lives. Inspire Growth. Build Futures.
At the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney, these aren’t just words — they’re the mission our Youth Case Managers live every day. Here, you’ll help young people rediscover their strengths, believe in their potential, and transform their futures.
Join a team that empowers youth to "Believe in Your Strengths."
If you’re ready to make a difference, apply today!
What We Can Offer You
- Stable Employment Opportunity
- Career Development and Learning
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Generous Leave Accruals and benefits
- Opportunity to be part of a caring organization
- Flexible Schedules
- Facility Differential
As a Youth Case Manager, you will,
- Serve as liaison between the treatment teams and the community.
- Conduct group meetings including MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy) meetings and ART (Aggression Replacement Training) meetings.
- Direct and guide youth treatment, including coaching staff on intervention strategies.
- Responsible for all contacts with community workers such as Child Family Service Worker, Court, Family, and Probation.
- Document youth progress in NFOCUS. Compile written reports, assess behavior and formulate treatment plans.
- Construct Individual Treatment Plans, Monthly Progress Letters, Monthly Reports, and Release Recommendations.
- Lead on and off campus recreation and work activities with the youth.
- May be required to assist with physical interventions with youth as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services, or related field and experience in child or youth care, teaching, foster care, delinquency prevention, juvenile court systems, community work related to children and youth, behavioral health systems, patient care, nursing, or other areas involving contact or interaction with youth or families. OR four years of relevant experience. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Other: Valid Driver's license required. This position requires proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the language effectively.
Hiring rate of position is $ 22.559/hour. Plus, an additional $3.00/hour facility differential pay for hours worked.
Hours: 10AM-6PM M-F with rotating weekends.
Knowledge of: the principles and practices of treatment and guidance of rehabilitating delinquent youth; the principles of individual and group interaction techniques; crisis intervention techniques and procedures; good counseling techniques as they relate to facility treatment modality; agency and facility policies, procedures, rules and regulations; agency forms and communication practices; current practices in working with youth assigned to a Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Center; basic counseling techniques and procedures; programs and opportunities open to youth who have been assigned to a Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Center; basic crisis intervention techniques; the principles of individual and group interaction.
Ability to: communicate effectively both in writing and orally with a wide range of persons, including youth, staff, peers, administrators, parents and other professionals; exercise maturity, objectivity and sound judgment; observe and understand human behavior; operate within established policies and procedures; organize and manage own work flow; interact with youth from a variety of socio/economic, cultural and educational backgrounds; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of people in varying situations; observe and understand human behavior; apply problem solving techniques to a variety of different circumstances.
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
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