Clerical Assistant

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About Heartland Family Service

Location:

2101 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68105, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Heartland Family Service is to strengthen individuals and families in our community through education, couseling and support services.

Description

Since 1875, Heartland Family Service has responded to the needs of our area’s most vulnerable children and families. Each year the agency’s programs serve over 50,000 individuals of all ages -- from infants in our Family Works program to seniors in our Generations Community Center -- from more than 15 locations in east central Nebraska and southwest Iowa. We provide critical human services to the individuals and families who ultimately shape the future of our community through the following program areas:

PREVENTION: Inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment, OWI/DUI classes, problem gambling treatment

CHILD ABUSE: Shelter, home-based prevention services, parenting classes

COMMUNITY CENTERS & SERVICES: Centers for child care providers, girls and seniors; car loan service for low-income working parents with challenging credit history

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: 24-hour hotline; individual and group counseling services for victims; concealed emergency shelter for adults and their children; educational group for individuals who abuse

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT: Services for children, refugees and their families; training and support for child care providers

MENTAL HEALTH: Counseling for children and adults; therapeutic K-12 school; support for chronic mental health illnesses; integrated health home services

HOMELESSNESS & FINANCIAL STABILITY: Hardship assistance for rent, utilities, medications; transitional and permanent supportive housing; donation center