Community Outreach Specialist (City)

Community Outreach Specialist (City) Salary $24.24 - $30.96 Hourly Location Lincoln, NE Job Type Full time/probationary or status Job Number 202600213 Department Health Department Division Community Health Services Opening Date 03/27/2026 Closing Date 4/5/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Job Posting Information A unique opportunity to work with high-risk families in their home and in community group settings to encourage optimal pregnancy, birth, and positive parenting outcomes. This grant-funded position involves case management working with a dynamic team of public health professionals and community partners. The home visitation program uses a nationally recognized, evidence-based model designed to prevent child abuse and neglect, Healthy Families America. Responsibilities include completing assessments of family's health, needs and strengths, coordination of services to address complex challenges, working with the family and other team members to develop a family-centered service plan, health teaching, advocacy & support. It is beneficial to have experience working with pregnant women, children, diverse populations, & families with multiple needs. Must be willing to advocate for positive, nurturing, & nonviolent discipline of children. Requires possession of a valid driver's license in the State of Nebraska. Applicants with diverse backgrounds & interpretation skills are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and six months of experience with local, state, and federal assistance programs including health care and social service systems; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Proficiency in translating and speaking the language of the minority population to which assigned, if required by the position to which assigned. Certification as a Breastfeeding educator prior to completion of the probationary period, if required by the position to which assigned. Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle is necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties.

Full-time:

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday-Evening and weekend hours possible. We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position: Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days. All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! 30 days of Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching. Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave $70,000 of Life Insurance $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement 401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9% Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.

Optional benefits include:

Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Allstate Voluntary Plans Supplemental Term Life Deferred Compensation Plans 01 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes No 02 Do you have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle? Yes No 03 If yes, please list your driver's license number. 04 Are you able to lift and carry 50 pounds? Yes No 05 Are you available to work evenings and weekends? Yes No 06 Do you have experience working with infants, children and families? Yes No 07 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and briefly describe your relevant work experience. 08 Do you have experience providing prevention services to families at risk for child abuse/neglect, pregnant women and/or young children? Yes No 09 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and briefly describe your relevant work experience. 10 Do you have experience working with community partners in coordinating services for high-risk families with children? Yes No 11 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and briefly describe your relevant work experience. 12 Do you have experience providing case management to individuals and families from diverse and/or underserved communities? Yes No 13 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and briefly describe your relevant work experience. Required Question Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone (402) 441-7597 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm