Family Case Manager

St Monica s Home; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Monica’s Home in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a Family Case Manager to provide family-centered case management and supportive services for children and families in our programs and Family Drug Court.

You will advocate, educate, coordinate services, and collaborate with treatment teams to support healthy family functioning and positive child outcomes. The role emphasizes culturally responsive, trauma-informed care, parenting support, and developmentally appropriate services delivered in

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred; two years of coursework and/or two years of experience in substance use, mental health, case management, or related human services may be accepted.
• Experience working with children, families, substance use, and/or mental health services preferred.
• Knowledge of child development, parenting education, and community resources preferred.
• Experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification required or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and supportive services related to children and family needs within residential services and Family Drug Court.
• Support participants in strengthening parenting skills, family relationships, and healthy child development practices.
• Facilitate parenting, psychoeducational, and child development programming as assigned.
• Coordinate services and communication related to children’s needs with internal treatment teams, community providers, and Tribal entities as applicable.
• Support participant visitation, family engagement, and reunification efforts in a culturally responsive and participant-centered manner.
• Monitor and communicate concerns related to child well-being, development, safety, and family functioning to appropriate treatment team members.
• Support implementation of evidence-based and culturally responsive parenting and family programming.
• Fulfill requirements of Family Drug Court contract.
• Assist with participant advocacy, resource coordination, and connection to community supports and services.
• Meet Job Expectations for Family Case Manager.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Cultural Responsiveness

Reliability

Teamwork

Family-Centered Practice

Child Development Knowledge

Case Management

Group Facilitation

Collaboration & Care Coordination

Documentation & Compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in psychology, sociology, human services

Job description

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Position Summary:

The Family Case Manager provides family-centered case management and supportive services to children and families participating in St. Monica’s programs and Family Drug Court. This role supports child and family well-being through parenting support, coordination of services, participant education, advocacy, and collaboration with treatment teams and community partners. The Family Case Manager promotes culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate services that support healthy family functioning and positive child outcomes.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide case management and supportive services related to children and family needs within residential services and Family Drug Court.
• Support participants in strengthening parenting skills, family relationships, and healthy child development practices.
• Facilitate parenting, psychoeducational, and child development programming as assigned.
• Coordinate services and communication related to children’s needs with internal treatment teams, community providers, and Tribal entities as applicable.
• Support participant visitation, family engagement, and reunification efforts in a culturally responsive and participant-centered manner.
• Monitor and communicate concerns related to child well-being, development, safety, and family functioning toappropriate treatmentteam members.
• Support implementation of evidence-based and culturally responsive parenting and family programming.
• Fulfill requirements of FamilyDrug Court contract.
• Assist with participant advocacy, resource coordination, and connection to community supports and services.
• Meet Job Expectations forFamily Case Manager.

Core Competencies (All Positions):

• Communication: Communicates clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Professionalism & Ethics: Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and appropriate boundaries.
• Confidentiality & Compliance: Adheres to HIPAA, 42 CFR, and organizational policies.
• Cultural Responsiveness: Practices respect, inclusion, and cultural humility.
• Reliability & Accountability: Maintains dependable attendance and completes work accurately and on time.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively to support organizational goals.
• Family-Centered Practice: Supports healthy family functioning and participant-centered parenting approaches.
• Child Development Knowledge: Demonstrates understanding of child development, parenting support, and family systems.
• Case Management & Resource Coordination: Assists families in accessing services, supports, and community resources.
• Group Facilitation: Facilitates parenting and psychoeducational programming in an engaging and supportive manner.
• Cultural Responsiveness: Incorporates culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches into participant services.
• Collaboration & Care Coordination: Communicates effectively with treatment teams, community providers, and external agencies.
• Documentation & Compliance: Completes accurate, timely, and compliant documentation.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in psychology, sociology, human services, or a related field preferred. Two years of relevant coursework and/or two years of experience in substance use, mental health, case management, or related human services may be accepted.
• Experience working with children, families, substance use, and/or mental health services preferred.
• Knowledge of child development, parenting education, and community resources preferred.
• Experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• First Aid/CPR certification required or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required upon hire.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may include lifting up to 25 lbs., climbing stairs, working in community settings, and working in a fast-paced, participant-centered environment.

Additional Information:

This job description reflects the general responsibilities and competencies required for the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may evolve to meet organizational needs.

St. Monica’s Home is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.