Career & Employment Specialist

Hiring For The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team

Lutheran Family Services is forming a new team in Fremont, Nebraska. The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team utilizes a multidisciplinary, team-based service delivery model that offers continuous, community-based support to individuals with serious mental illness, particularly those with concurrent substance use issues, frequent hospitalizations, risk of homelessness, involvement with the criminal justice system, and psychiatric crises.

ACT is where care meets the community. Team members engage with individuals in various settings, including the office, homes, streets, shelters, and community spaces. This approach fosters genuine relationships while providing accessible, consistent, compassionate, and deep human support.

Location: 800 N Washington St, Lexington, NE

Job : 853

# of Openings: 1

Job Type

Full-Time

• The Employment & Career Specialist provides career planning guidance and employment search assistance to eligible populations who have an interest in pursuing education or employment in higher-skill trades that require specialized knowledge beyond a high school diploma. This is done through providing employment case management and support, educating career development tools and career pathways, making appropriate referrals, leveraging community connections, and participating in continuing professional development.

• Work with clients to identify appropriate employment opportunities through utilizing multiple job search tools including but not limited to NEWorks, Career Link, Indeed, staffing agencies with specific opportunities, or specific employers in targeted sectors.
• Connect eligible populations to career pathways, digital resources, and professional networking resources while fostering economic opportunities.
• Maintain contact with clients while guiding in job search and networking.
• Provide services including but not limited to case management, referrals, outreach, and guidance about credential evaluation and state licensing processes.
• Prepare reports and success stories for the program.
• Document all client interactions; create progress reports and note problems in accordance with the program requirements and guidelines.
• Maintain client records in compliance with policy and reimbursement standards.
• Assist client in developing their job search tools, including but not limited to resume review and revision appropriate for the local job market or targeted sector and creating a Linked In.
• Promote self-sufficiency through assisting clients in addressing any barriers to employment including referrals to both internal and external partners as needed; can include accompanying clients and providing transportation to and from services.
• Assist client in navigating the enrollment process for other resources including but not limited to employment and training services available with partners at American Job Centers, Nebraska Department of Labor or through universities.
• Identify and refer possible participants to career mentorship programs.
• Attend webinars or trainings that relate to developing the knowledge necessary to improve in carrying out the duties of the position.
• Attend staff meetings for supervision, team building, and program planning.
• Participate in regular supervision sessions to review cases, discuss employment strategy, and monitor client progress.
• Seek guidance in handling difficult client situations and establishing priorities for the job.
• Complete assessments and service plans for clients.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to problem-solve independently and proactively address challenges or obstacles.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Awareness and sensitivity of the organization’s constituents and populations served.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Regular and predictable attendance, and promptness…