Social Worker

Houses of Hope; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual Dress Code

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid LTD and Life Insurance

11 Paid Holidays

Vacation, Sick, and Personal Hours

Paid licensure fees and CEUs

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) with up to a 5% company match

Verizon Discount

Sam’s Club Membership

Job summary

Houses of Hope in Lincoln, NE seeks a social worker for its new Short-Term Residential program. The role coordinates services, advocates for client needs, and supports treatment and discharge planning with the treatment team.

You will maintain confidential records, develop recovery-focused treatment plans, and connect clients to medical, housing, transportation, and community supports, ensuring a trauma-informed, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license with clean DMV record.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work; CPR/First Aid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe, trauma-informed environment for all individuals served.
• Coordinate services and discharge planning with the treatment team.
• Advocate for clients’ needs and maintain confidential clinical records.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with recovery goals; monitor progress.
• Coordinate access to medical, housing, transportation, and other supports.

Skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Join Our New Short-Term Residential Team

At Houses of Hope, we are committed to providing compassionate, recovery-oriented care that empowers individuals to rebuild their lives. Our team values collaboration, integrity, accountability, and hope—and we are excited to bring those values to our new Short-Term Residential program.

Opening in November at our newly renovated facility at 4740 A Street, the Short-Term Residential program represents an exciting new chapter for Houses of Hope. We are building a team of professionals who want to create a safe, welcoming, trauma-informed environment where individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health needs can take meaningful steps toward recovery and greater independence.

Joining the program at its beginning offers a unique opportunity to help establish the culture of a new team and contribute to how services are delivered from day one. We are looking for people who value teamwork, communicate well, believe in treating individuals with dignity and respect, and want their work to make a meaningful difference.

Houses of Hope is seeking a social worker to join our team. This position supports individuals in the Short-Term Residential program by coordinating services, advocating for their needs, and facilitating treatment and discharge planning in collaboration with the treatment team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain a safe, welcoming, trauma-informed environment for all individuals served.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with federal confidentiality laws, HIPAA regulations, agency policies, and professional therapeutic boundaries.
• Work closely with the treatment team to facilitate treatment goals, service coordination, and discharge planning.
• Provide support, logistical assistance, and advocacy for individuals in service and, when needed, their families.
• Coordinate access to medical, social, educational, housing, transportation, and other appropriate support services, including linkage to more or less intensive community services.
• Identify service and resource gaps during an individual’s stay and assist in addressing those needs in preparation for transition from residential services.
• Develop treatment plans that include recovery goals; meet with persons served to discuss and support progress toward identified goals.
• Maintain clinical records and complete required tasks and documentation accurately and within agency-established timelines.
• Develop and carry out appropriate discharge plans to support a smooth transition from residential treatment and continued access to needed services and resources.
• Conduct post-discharge follow-up with individuals to assess continuity of care, confirm receipt of needed supports, and identify potential barriers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, organizations, providers, and individuals.
• Maintain current knowledge and a working database of community resources and service connections.
• Respond to crisis situations and make appropriate interventions.
• Follow and support program and residential rules, safety procedures, and crisis intervention practices.
• Maintain positive staff relationships, work actively as a team member, and communicate regularly with counseling, clinical, and administrative staff.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license and proof of insurance; clean DMV record.
  
• CPR/First Aid Certified (will provide training)
• Bachelor’s Degree in social work
• Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally responsive care
• Experience in residential or behavioral health settings, preferred
• Knowledge of substance use, mental health conditions, and 12-step recovery, preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including skills required for documentation in clinical records
• Ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with individuals, families, colleagues, community providers, and other stakeholders

Compensation and Benefits

Houses of Hope offers a full benefits package including:

• Casual Dress Code
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid LTD and Life Insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Hours
• Paid licensure fees and CEUs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) with up to a 5% company match
• Verizon Discount
• Sam’s Club Membership

Houses of Hope is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. We believe in the principles of equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and that they have equal access to employment opportunities. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

In accordance with our commitment to ethical standards and recovery integrity, Houses of Hope may restrict employment eligibility for individuals who have completed treatment at our facility within the past two years. This policy supports professional boundaries and client safety and complies with ADA and confidentiality laws.