OneWorld Community Health Centers

Social Assistance Navigator

OneWorld Community Health Centers  •  Omaha, NE (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Omaha, NE 68107
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Bachelor's Degree (Four-Year Degree)
Job Category: Learning Community Center (LCC)
Job Duties
As a member of the Learning Community Center of South Omaha’s (LCCSO) Family Engagement team, the Social Assistance Navigator connects families across all program sites with vital social services and community resources. This role requires applying professional human services principles and techniques to help participants navigate challenges and improve their overall well-being.
- Visits participants in their homes and assesses the needs of participants and their families to connect them with community resources.
- Applies the principles and practices of social work in the performance of assignments such as assessing, developing, and providing direct services or programs to individuals, families, and/or groups.
- Serves as point of contact for participants who present with any type of abuse or neglect.
- Conducts screenings and education for participants related to their health and well-being.
- Updates family’s progress through the database, adding relevant notes, service plans, discharge plans, files, evaluations, visits, etc., in a timely manner.
- Helps parents overcome any barriers to fully engaging in the program.
- Uses effective interpersonal skills in working with and receiving referrals from the various teams of the Learning Community Center of South Omaha.
The tasks outlined above are intended to provide a general overview of the role and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or job functions. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support the business, and responsibilities may evolve to meet the changing needs of the organization.

Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in human services, social services, psychology, sociology, or a related field is required. A bachelor’s degree in social work or early childhood education is preferred.
- One or more years of experience in social services is preferred. Knowledge of social service resources and experience completing needs assessments and evaluations is preferred.
- Strong communication skills in both English and Spanish, including written, verbal, and presentation skills preferred.
- Competency in using Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, is required.
- Demonstrated task and detail orientation, completing and documenting visits in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently but still committed to the team function and overall program mission.
- A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automobile insurance, and a clean driving record are required.
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport and establish relationships with people of diverse populations and backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to generate innovative ideas to enhance our social service offerings and to connect larger numbers of participants with supportive resources.
- Ability and willingness to work evenings as required.
OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. provides a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; 401(k); free fitness center, and more.  If you want to apply your unique skillset to a diverse, caring, growing nonprofit that serves 50,000+ patients, please apply.
You can make a difference – in your life and the lives of others.
OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices.  We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
OneWorld Community Health Centers

About OneWorld Community Health Centers

Ranked in the top 4% among 1,400 health centers in the nation, OneWorld is a rapidly growing, state-of-the-art primary health care center with multiple clinical locations in the Omaha area. We care for the whole patient by providing holistic, patient-centered medical, dental and behavioral health care as well as a variety of support services. Our providers speak multiple languages to accommodate for our diverse patient population. OneWorld is a federally qualified community health center (FQHC). FQHC is a federal designation from the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) within the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Our clinics welcome everyone, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, gender identity, military status, veteran status, ancestry, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Contact us: HR@oneworldomaha.org

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Omaha, NE
Year Founded
1970
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