Social Services Intern
Nye Health Services, a family-owned company that has been recognized nationally for our care, service, and culture, is seeking a social services intern for our Gateway Vista campus located in Lincoln, NE. Our social services team supports residents who have special health care needs and medical conditions.
As part of our total approach to health, we are committed to helping residents get the care they need when they need it. Helping residents thrive by connecting them with providers and resources to help them the most, to improve the overall wellness and everyday lives of our residents.
At Nye, you will be part of a team that comes in every day knowing their job will give back to them unconditionally. Helping people feel cared for and connected in life’s later years is priority number one. We are here for them—and each other. People live and work happily here!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide case management services to medically and behaviorally complex residents.
- Working with residents, you will use critical thinking and motivational skills to elicit information to help identify potential areas of risk
- Contact enrolled residents to conduct health risk surveys and/or BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status)
- Work with team members and social services partners to address or de-escalate resident issues
- Assist social work team with admissions and assessments related to admissions
Education, Skills, & Experience
- Current college student with sophomore status or greater, or recent graduate. Potential majors include criminal justice, human services, psychology, sociology, social work, or another related field.
- Flexible scheduling offered, but a 15+ hour per week commitment preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must have a customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion
- Must be self-motivated and able to effectively work independently
- Have leadership experience. Examples may include: project leadership, workplace responsibilities, active roles in student/social organization activities, or sports
- Have internship, volunteer, or work experience in related fields such as clinical or community service organizations
- Some travel between facility locations may be required
About Nye Health Services
In 1989, Nye Health Services was founded on the philosophy that people deserve services that recognize individuality and are tailored to their unique needs. Today, Nye Health Services remains family-owned with campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, Louisville, and Norfolk, Nebraska. Nye Health Services is blessed with dedicated and compassionate people who believe in our vision and deliver on our mission every day. Having a great work environment while providing the best quality services so people feel cared for is of the utmost importance to us. We give passionate people a purpose!
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,eteran status, or disability status.