What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Services Advocate position at Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership?
LOCATION: PENDER, NE
JOB TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
ABOUT US: Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP), INC is a private, nonprofit corporation. NENCAP serves an income-eligible population in a 14-county area of Northeast Nebraska with programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, WIC/Immunizations, Healthy Families, Weatherization, and Family Services, free tax preparation, car seat programs, Veteran Services, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and food pantries.
JOB SUMMARY: The Family Services Advocate works with individuals and families by assessing their specific needs using available agency programs and services. Work as a liaison between clients and area social service agencies. Our Family Services Advocate provides case management and assistance toward self-sufficiency utilizing the Family Development tools provided. The Family Services Advocate also works with community resources and provide outreach informing them about NENCAP programs. Responsible for the operation and functions of the Tax Counseling Program in the assigned area. Maintain complete and accurate records, filing system and data entry on all clients and contacts into the Clarity database. Responsible for assisting with Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) clinics which requires the packing, lifting, and carrying of approximately 50-pound units of USDA and food pantry foods in repetition. Must be able to comply with the Agency’s auto insurance standards. Maintain confidentiality of all participant/client information and follow Program and Agency standards and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required. Bachelor’s degree or experience in a field related to the delivery of counseling and/or social services preferred.
WAGE & BENEFITS: The starting wage is $17.50 per hour, plus benefits. Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance. NENCAP covers the premium for our employees to receive single coverage for health, life, dental and vision for FREE! Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, EAP, 401k Retirement.
HOW TO APPLY: For Agency application, job description, education requirements, wage and benefit information, visit www.nencap.org or contact HR at 1-800-445-2505 or 402-385-6300. No resumes accepted. To apply, submit a completed Agency application to Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, PO Box 667, Pender, NE 68047-0667. Position open until filled. EOE Non-Profit Agency
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Social Services: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pender, NE 68047 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pender, NE 68047: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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