Case Manager III - Heartland Bridges (Overnights, Part-time)

Company: Heartland Bridges
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Founded in 1875, our agency has grown over the years to address most of the challenges children, adults, families, and communities face across the lifespan, including substance use, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence/sexual assault, human trafficking, homelessness, juvenile justice, mental health, neighborhood distress, and poverty. Today, we offer 42 programs from 20 locations in east central Nebraska and southwest Iowa. At Heartland Family Service , we are committed to building a culture that values and celebrates diversity in addition to creating a trauma-informed environment. Trauma Informed Care is an approach to engaging people with histories of trauma that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in their lives. Trauma Informed Care also acknowledges the effects of working with trauma survivors on our workforce and seeks to build collaborative and supportive working environments and relationships. If you believe in our mission of creating healthy families and communities, and like a fast pace, collaborative, and team-oriented environment, then Heartland Family Service is the agency for you. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM Heartland Bridges houses two programs, Bridges Transitional Living and Bridges Crisis Care. Transitional Living is a short-term transitional housing program enriched with supportive services designed to assist people with a diagnosed mental health or co-occurring condition while they transition to stability in the community. Crisis Care is a residential stabilization service designed for individuals who need a safe, secure environment for three to five days while stabilizing from a crisis before returning to the community where they live. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF WORK The role of the Case Manager III (Overnight) is to provide facility oversight, assist in duties to ensure the day-to-day operations of the program, and respond to client needs. Decision making, problem solving, and highly developed interpersonal skills are critical. Compensation: between $19.74 and $23.54 per hour (wage is determined by total years of relevant experience) Work Hours: two overnights per week (10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associate degree in human services field (including but not limited to, psychology, social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field), Bachelors preferred Two years of experience in behavioral or mental health services One year of experience working with adults with serious mental illness or substance use preferred Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responds to crisis care referral calls, assesses individual by gathering information and provides appropriate and accurate application verdict, maintaining strict confidentiality Completes enrollment/intake on eligible Crisis Care clients Develops supportive relationship with clients and responds to client needs during shift Documents client activity per established record keeping procedures Monitors client self-administration of medication and follows procedures of recording Executes full medication count on nightly basis Conducts nightly housing lead searches Psycho-educates clients on life, social and coping skills Provides problem solving and crisis intervention services to empower clients to develop self-sufficiency Utilizes trauma-informed care, person centered and culturally competent principles in providing services to clients Demonstrates knowledge of current community and HFS programs and resources to meet client needs Completes monthly client record reviews Conducts client room searches per program protocol Helps ensure room readiness for new clients Orients clients to Bridges protocols and addresses client non-compliance as necessary to create a safe and secure environment for all residents and staff Attends All Staff meetings as scheduled Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of facility Able to work both independently, with little supervision, and as a part of a team Always displays a courteous and caring attitude to the clientele, volunteers, and visitors of the Agency Abides by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and requirements Cooperates and collaborates with program area staff, volunteers, and other Agency staff Develops personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities including printed material and audio and/or visual media Create, maintain, and share as appropriate a dynamic self-care plan Essential functions of this job are to be performed on company physical work site Performs other program related duties as assigned

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