Downtown Lincoln Jobs

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 V Systems has been 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 V 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 V 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 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.
• 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.

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, including telework options (up to 3 days/week).
• 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 child care 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
• Free parking

Salary Range: $41,295 -- $46,682, commensurate with experience and other desired criteria.

How to Apply:

Applying on-line is easy!
Visit our “Join Our Team” Page: https://region5systems.net/join-our-team/.

Position closes 7/26/24 or until position is filled.

IMMEDIATE ONBOARDING UPON CANDIDATE SELECTION.

Telework option available (up to 3 days/week).

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

Application Website: https://region5systems.net/join-our-team/

DESCRIPTION: Under immediate to general supervision, the seasonal groundskeeper performs routine grounds maintenance duties including watering, mowing, and trimming grass; seeding; planting trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals; fertilizing; applying pesticides; weeding flower beds; trimming trees and shrubs; may perform routine building and equipment maintenance and manual labor tasks. Incumbents work individually, as a member of a work crew, or while assisting supervisory staff or skilled maintenance technicians; perform related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (The following is a list of possible duties this position may be assigned. Additional duties may be added to this list if the need arises.)

Mowing, string trimming, edging and aerating in turf areas.

Assist crew leader in applying fertilizer and/or herbicides to turf areas

Assist crew leader and/or irrigation technician in the installation and repair of irrigation systems

Remove dead plant material, weeds and other debris from sidewalks and planting beds

Apply mulch to planting beds

Assist in planting trees, shrubs, perennials and annual plants

Assist in tree and shrub pruning.

Loads, unloads and moves furniture, equipment, materials and supplies.

Operates machinery, equipment and tools in the performance of duties

Assist in maintaining all equipment, tools and machinery in working order.

Performs routine building maintenance to include, cleaning; and minor  painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs.

Prepares reports and keeps records of time worked, materials used and equipment maintenance.

Must drive assigned vehicles in a safe, courteous and legal fashion. All work will be done in an efficient manner to keep vehicle mileage to a minimum. The vehicle is not to be operated outside our boundaries without the Maintenance Director’s consent. The vehicle will be safety checked and fluids monitored daily.

Must follow all safety policies and requirements as outlined in the DLA Employee Safety Manual.

Other duties as assigned.

***Position is seasonal, April 14, 2024 - Oct. 12th, 2024. Some weekend availability may be required.***

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary Range: $15

How to Apply:

Complete the following application & submit via email to Brian Munk bmunk@downtownlincoln.org.

Application Email: bmunk@downtownlincoln.org

Application Website: http://www.downtownlincoln.org