Join Our Team

Friendship Home is an organization of people who are passionate about helping survivors of domestic violence and their children find safety and support as they rebuild their lives.

“Empowering Freedom from Domestic Violence”

When you work for Friendship Home, you’re joining a team of experts and professionals who stand up for survivors of domestic violence every day. Your job is important—and so are you. Friendship Home offers full-time employees comprehensive benefits including generous paid time off and an employer percentage matched retirement plan.

The health of our employees is important to Friendship Home. A variety of health insurance plans are offered to allow the best fit for our employees’ unique circumstances. From higher deductible and standard deductible options, including dental, vision, and employee assistance programs, to a Health Savings Account (HSA) plan that allows for tax savings. In addition, Friendship Home believes in investing in the future of our employees with Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and various employee support programs.

As a Friendship Home employee, your time is appreciated so for full-time employees there is paid vacation, paid personal time, and a special bonus day to use for a birthday or holiday.

Who We Are

It is Friendship Home’s vision that someday the need for our services will cease to exist, that domestic violence will not be tolerated by anyone in the community, and that all homes will be places of love, support and safety.

We envision a community that embraces any survivor or child who experiences domestic violence. As neighbors and friends, we join together in our commitment to them by taking bold action to affect change.

Friendship Home Values

Listening: We value the hopes, dreams, fears and concerns of the survivors we serve. That means that our role is to listen…really listen as they explore their newly found freedom and discover the next steps on their journeys.

Empowerment: We support the journeys of survivors and their children. We value an environment that enables them to understand their strengths and to discover the power within. To do this we must creatively adapt our approach, programs and services to meet each individual’s unique needs.

Accountability: We believe that we are not powerless against violence and that breaking the cycle is possible.

Relationships: We support the personal connections and meaningful relationships between survivors and the people who care about them. We value the unique relationship between parent and child and embrace families in shelter with loving support.

Safety & Confidentiality: We believe that no survivors or child should live in fear of domestic violence. We respect survivors’ right to privacy and we strive to make it possible for them to pursue their aspirations without intimidation, violence, or control.

Collaboration: We value the joint efforts of a community that pools resources, talents, and ideas to help survivors of domestic violence and to change the cultural attitudes that have created it.

Agency-Wide Staff Expectations:

Willingness to learn new skills and work towards creating a community free of domestic violence.
Willingness to share your knowledge, skills, and lived experience with others, at times in a teaching or mentoring role.
Ability to interface with a variety of people that make up our team including: community stakeholders, funders, advocates, clients, marketing and community engagement staff, contractors, and finance staff.
Remain curious and communicative about how your role can change or be improved to better meet the needs of the clients, organization, and community we serve.
Cooperation and collaboration with co-workers, clients, and the community.
Willingness to accept challenges and engage in work to solve problems.
Do the personal work in order to effectively give and receive feedback.
The ability to recognize the difference between a crisis and priority; hold boundaries with yourself and others around this.
Take ownership of your personal physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Continually assess for your own personal biases, seek out information and training to adjust practices.
Engage in your own wellness goals as well as access wellness resources offered through Friendship Home as needed.
Investment and adherence to both Friendship Home Values and Guiding Principles.

Currently Hiring

Transitional Case Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Wage: $20.00/hour

Summary: Coordinate transitional housing, case management, and trauma-informed supportive services designed to provide a measure of safety, security, and justice to survivors of intimate partner violence served in Friendship Home’s Strength-Centered Transitions Project. Trauma-informed services are voluntary, survivor-driven, culturally competent, and strengths-based and are designed to minimize the imbalance of power between advocate and survivor.

Support the survivor in progress toward self-sufficiency, utilizing goals by providing referrals and resources to reduce barriers. Examples of resources include job readiness training, employment counseling, job training, educational options, economic empowerment support groups, and childcare and transportation.

Accountability: Reports to Assistant Program Director.

Knowledge and Skills:

Required:

Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence, trauma-informed care, and confidentiality.
Demonstrated cultural competence with diverse populations.
Ability to develop rapport with and advocate for individuals with diverse backgrounds and diverse points of view.
Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Flexibility and creativity in responding to unique situations. Demonstrated ability to handle crises and juggle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining professionalism and integrity.
Must have access to a reliable vehicle and a valid Nebraska driver’s license.

Desired:

Knowledge of housing resources in Lancaster County, Landlord-Tenant Laws, and Fair Housing Regulations.
Knowledge of Housing First philosophy and strategies, public benefits, and a wide range of community resources.
Demonstrated ability to provide financial literacy education and budget planning support and to network with a wide range of community service providers.

Education and Work Experience: A degree in Human Services or a related field is preferred. Two years of survivor-centered case management or equivalent experience. Experience in property or housing management is a plus.

View the Transitional Case Manager Duties & Responsibilities

Please send a cover letter and resume to Tisha P. at tishap@darkturquoise-penguin-236531.hostingersite.com. We look forward to hearing from you. The position is open until filled.

Friendship Home of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer.

Program Coordinator

FLSA Status: Exempt
Wage: Starting at $50,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Summary: To oversee the day-to-day provision of services to residents on a 24-hour basis and to provide supervision of the staff assigned to work directly with the residents. Serve as first point of contact for residents and staff for maintenance and facilities issues.

Accountability: Reports to Assistant Program Director. Supervises Children’s Advocates, Advocates, Overnight Advocates, Floating Advocate, and On-Call Advocates.

Education and Skills: A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, social sciences or related field or related field is preferred and three years of more of successful work experience in domestic violence, emergency shelter program or related field. Supervisory experience required.

Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrated supervisory skills. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of people or groups. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

View the Program Coordinator Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Please send a cover letter and resume to Tisha P. at tishap@darkturquoise-penguin-236531.hostingersite.com. We look forward to hearing from you. The position is open until filled.

Friendship Home of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer.

Facilities Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours: 30 hours/week
Wage: $20.00 an hour

Summary: To oversee the efficient operation and maintenance of the shelter buildings and grounds.

Accountability: Reports to Facilities Coordinator. Supervises Volunteers in area of expertise.

Knowledge and Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle multiple job duties. Knowledge of domestic violence is helpful. Ability to stand, climb stairs and step stools, walk, move quickly, bend, and stoop for long periods of time. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Education and Work Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. At least 2 years’ experience in building maintenance is desired.

View the Facilities Assistant Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Please send a cover letter and resume to Tisha P. at tishap@darkturquoise-penguin-236531.hostingersite.com. We look forward to hearing from you. The position is open until filled.

Friendship Home of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer.

Facilities Support Specialist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Wage: $20.00/hour

Summary: To participate in efficiently operating and maintaining the shelter buildings and units.

Accountability: Reports to the Facilities Coordinator. Supervises volunteers in area of expertise.

Knowledge and Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle multiple job duties. Knowledge of domestic violence. Ability to stand, climb stairs and step stools, walk, run, bend, and stoop for long periods. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Must have current driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance.

Education and Work Experience: High school equivalent is required. At least two years experience in building maintenance and food/supply purchase desired.

View the Facilities Support Specialist Duties & Responsibilities

Please send a cover letter and resume to Renee H at reneeh@darkturquoise-penguin-236531.hostingersite.com.

We look forward to hearing from you. The position is open until filled.

Friendship Home of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer.

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