Youth Case Manager

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$23.067

Job Posting:

JR2026- Youth Case Manager (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission Helping people live better lives provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate engage and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter.

We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth and a positive team-oriented atmosphere.

We are looking for caring professionals to join our team as a Youth Case this role you will be an integral part of our Behavioral Health Division and provide critical care and support at Lincoln Regional Center - Whitehall.

You have the passion we have the opportunities lets make a difference for Nebraskans!

As a Youth Case Manager you will:

• Provide individual and group counseling to youth in a residential treatment setting

• Facilitate treatment groups and skill-building activities

• Assist in developing implementing and monitoring individualized treatment plans

• Conduct interviews and assessments to gather information related to treatment planning

• Maintain case records progress reports treatment documentation and classification information

• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with therapists educators case managers and facility staff

• Monitor and support youth participation in educational vocational and treatment programming

• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to youth

• Communicate with families guardians Juvenile Service Officers attorneys schools and community partners

• Assist with discharge planning transition services and treatment recommendations

• Supervise recreational activities outings and structured programming

• Maintain a safe secure and therapeutic environment for youth and staff

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Behavioral Sciences Human Services Social Work Psychology Education or a closely related field along with experience working with children youth families or vulnerable populations. Relevant experience may include youth services education foster care juvenile justice behavioral health healthcare community-based programs counseling case management or other roles involving direct interaction and support of youth and families OR Four years of directly related professional experience. Equivalent combinations of education training and experience that provide the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the job will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with justice-involved or at-risk youth

• Experience in residential treatment or behavioral health settings

• Crisis intervention and de-escalation training

• Counseling mentoring or case management experience

• Strong documentation and report-writing skills

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Other: Valid Drivers license required

Hiring Rate of Position starts at $23.067/Hr and Work shift is 8am-4:30pm.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Youth development and rehabilitation practices

• Individual and group counseling techniques

• Crisis intervention and behavioral management strategies

• Case management and treatment planning principles

• Juvenile justice behavioral health and human services systems

• Group facilitation and communication techniques

• Agency policies procedures and treatment practices

Why Work for DHHS

• Opportunity to positively impact the lives of Nebraska youth

• Competitive salary and comprehensive State of Nebraska benefits package

• Paid training and professional development opportunities

• Career advancement opportunities within DHHS

• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment

• Meaningful work that supports youth growth accountability and success

What We Offer

We support the people who support local Nebraskans. Enjoy outstanding benefits job security and a team that feels like family.
156% state-matched retirement one of the best in the nation
13 paid holidays generous leave starting immediately
Medical dental and vision insurance
$20000 employer-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement & professional development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fun mission-driven and supportive team environment
Job stability in public service

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about helping youth overcome challenges build resilience and create brighter futures we encourage you to apply and become part of the Nebraska DHHS team.

For more information on YRTC: youre currently employed by the State of Nebraska please dont 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: 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: 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.