Youth & Family Outreach Advocate

Cedars Youth Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Long Term Disability

401K/403b Plan

Childcare Discount

Job summary

Cedars Youth Services in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a BCP Community Outreach Family Partner to raise awareness of shelter and prevention services, build referral networks, and engage youth and families who may benefit from Cedars’ programs.

The role includes in-home family support, case management, and coordination with schools and community partners to ensure access to resources and continuity of care. A bachelor’s degree is required and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology or closely related field.
• 2 years of experience working with children and families preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills for engaging youth and families.
• Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients served.
• Trauma-informed, strengths-based, family-centered approaches.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement outreach strategies to increase awareness of program services, build community partnerships, and generate referrals from schools, community organizations, service providers, and other sources.
• Represent Cedars Youth Services at outreach events, school activities, community presentations, and engagement opportunities to connect with youth and families who may benefit from prevention and intervention services.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for referred youth and families by explaining program services, determining eligibility, coordinating meetings, and facilitating enrollment into services.
• Complete required intake documentation, assessments, service plans, and other program requirements in compliance with agency, funding source, and regulatory standards.
• Provide individualized case management and in-home family support services to youth and families, including assessment, goal planning, skill development, crisis support, transportation, supervision and connection to community resources.
• Build supportive relationships with youth and caregivers to strengthen family functioning, improve stability, and prevent out-of-home placement.
• Coordinate care with families, schools, community partners, service providers, and internal Cedars programs to ensure continuity of services and successful outcomes.
• Monitor client progress, maintain accurate and timely documentation, and complete required reports to measure outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Provide follow-up and aftercare services to support ongoing family success and connection to resources.
• Support youth safety, supervision, transportation, educational engagement, life skills development, appointments, recreational activities, and other program needs.
• Participate in case consultations, staff meetings, trainings, program planning, and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Track outreach efforts, referral activity, family engagement, and service outcomes to identify trends and opportunities for continuous program improvement.
• Be available as needed to provide on-call support, consultation, and services at varying times of the day and evening.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Cedars Youth Services.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients served by this organization and professional boundaries in the provision of services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Outreach coordination

Case management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Cedars Youth Services in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a BCP Community Outreach Family Partner to raise awareness of shelter and prevention services, build referral networks, and engage youth and families who may benefit from Cedars’ programs.

The role includes in-home family support, case management, and coordination with schools and community partners to ensure access to resources and continuity of care. A bachelor’s degree is required and strong communication is essential.