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Case Manager

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Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/28/2025

Job Description

Region 5 Systems is looking for a Case Manager to join our team!

Applying on-line is easy!

Visit our "Join Our Team" Page : .

  • Remote-based (telework position), with the majority of work performed in the community with clients; some work will be performed in the office (e.g., required meetings and trainings, etc.). See job description ("Work Environment") for more details.
  • Position closes 1 / 10 / 25 or until position is filled.
  • IMMEDIATE ONBOARDING UPON CANDIDATE SELECTION.

If you require accommodations as an applicant, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@region5systems.net . Equal Opportunity Employer

Why Join Us?

Whether you are a recent human services college graduate or experienced in the field , we welcome the talent and skills you would bring to this position! Our onboarding training module will provide you with the necessary training to hit the ground running for this important role in our community. Do you use your compassion to help others? Would you like to be in the community vs. a "desk job" all day? Is flexibility your middle name? If yes, keep reading about what we can offer you as a valued member of our team!

A majority of our program participants show significant improvement at discharge. Rewarding??? You bet! You will help to avert children from becoming state wards, prevent out-of-home placements, reduce involvement with the justice system, increase school performance, and help young adults to transition from youth to an adult in the behavioral health system.

Region 5 Systems was voted a 2024 Lincoln Best Places to Work employer , making this the 5th time to be honored for this award. The top 5 words our employees use to describe our work culture are : Flexible , Supportive , Caring, Collaborative, and Friendly.

We pride ourselves on a professional work environment that supports our team members to reach their full potential while recognizing flexibility and fostering fun teambuilding and comradery makes for a healthy work life. If you are looking to make an impact, explore the possible, and work in an awesome team environment, then Region 5 Systems could be the perfect place for you!

What You'll Do!

Our Case Managers (known as "Professional Partner") serve a vital role to support consumers in our Family & Youth Investment program .

This position provides wraparound services to individuals under the age of 26, who are diagnosable with a mental illness (Serious Emotional Disturbances or SED) and residing in Region 5 Systems' geographical area (southeast Nebraska). Persons served are at risk of being placed outside of the home, school, or community and are at risk for involvement in the juvenile justice and / or child welfare systems, which may include committing a criminal offense or behavioral health problems at school or home. The population served is primarily school-aged youth but also includes those individuals who are transitioning from the youth system to the adult system and who are at risk of entering, or have already entered, the adult emergency system.

You will use your problem-solving skills to work with your program participants (15 caseload maximum!) to develop a unique and creative plan to build on the natural support systems in their lives. In other words - you will help set the stage for success.

See job description for full range of responsibilities.

What We Offer!

  • Annual Compensation Range at Hire : $41,295 $46,682, commensurate with experience and other desired criteria .
  • Support. We provide a positive work environment, preparing you for success with training and continuing education opportunities and strength-based performance reviews.
  • We value a work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules.
  • A fun, casual work environment (casual dress allowed, including jeans Monday through Friday ).
  • Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska (traditional and high-deductible plans).
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending account (Section 125 for childcare and medical expenses).
  • Health Savings Account.
  • Retirement - 457(b) Plan.
  • Paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, and paid sick leave (vacation day accrual based on years of service!)
  • Paid bereavement leave.
  • Paid community service leave.
  • Aflac
  • Life insurance and voluntary term life insurance.
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Work-issued cell phone for business purposes.
  • Work-issued laptop and related equipment for business purposes.
  • Free parking when working from the office.
  • Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

    What You'll Have!

  • Bachelor's degree in human services or related field. We welcome recent college grads! Extensive experience (3 or more years) in related human services field may be substituted for degree.
  • This experience will soar you to the top of our list : 2 years' experience working with persons with serious emotional disturbances (SED) and / or 2 years' experience in a behavioral health direct service position.
  • Ability to work remotely as described in "Work Environment" section of job description.
  • Possess technology skill set to independently work in a remote environment, including ability for proficiency with collaboration tools like video conferencing platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom, comfort level with use of electronic health or shared documentation and network drives).
  • Strong communication skills , effective facilitation of team meetings, authoring concise progress notes , and prioritizing multiple tasks are some of the skills you need.
  • Ability to coordinate with external agencies that are also working with your program participants is crucial.
  • Personal, reliable transportation.
  • Satisfactory background investigation is required.
  • See job description for detailed abilities and skills expectations.
  • Salary : $41,295 - $46,682

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