History

Pathfinder Support Services was established in Fremont, Nebraska, in 1978.​ Originally called Pathfinder Alcohol and Drug Clinic, the agency offered outpatient programming focusing on humanistic treatment for those who abuse drugs and alcohol. In 2000, the agency began to offer Intensive Outpatient services for youth, and Mental Health and Anger Management services. In addition, Family Support Work, Supervised Visitation, Intensive Family Preservation, In-Home Safety, and Drug Screening and Testing services began through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Child Protective Services. Services were also made available to area businesses and private-pay clients.

The scope of services offered by Pathfinder Support Services was narrowed in 2009 in an effort to focus on issues related to Abuse and Neglect in children and families. Services currently offered include: Family Support Work, Parenting Skills, Supervised Visitation Services, In-Home Safety and Drug Screening and Testing. Pathfinder's overall goal is to educate and train parents and wards of the state with the goals of child safety and family reunification.

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Management Team

Julie Kindler
CEO
Julie comes to Pathfinder Support Services from Nebraska Probation Administration where she held the position of Program Development Manager since 2012.  While serving in this role, Julie was responsible for statewide oversight of policy and procedure development, training curriculum development, assessment, implementation, and evaluation of programming effectiveness.  Prior to her work in the Administrative Office of Probation, Julie began her career in probation as a Community Based Intervention Officer, supervising high-risk probationers where she held that role for eight years.  Julie became a state-wide trainer in various topic areas for the state and served on numerous probation committees.  Julie has presented at the Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association (NJJA) annual conferences, Heartland Juvenile Services Association (HJSA) Conferences in Nebraska, and national conferences at American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) and at the National Institute of Corrections Training Administrators Network (TAN).
Julie has served on statewide collaborative teams, partnering with key stakeholders such as; the Department of Health and Human Services Administrators, Law Enforcement, The Women’s Fund, Crossover Teams, and Attorney General’s Office on projects such as the Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force, Nebraska System of Care, NJJA conference committee and the Crossover Youth Initiative.
At the 2018 Nebraska Supreme Court Employee Recognitions Awards, Julie was nominated and received the Cultural Leadership Award for her work in leading the Judicial Branch in their Cultural Diversity Initiative.  In 2017, Julie was accepted into the nationally recognized leadership program, the National Institute of Corrections Executive Excellence Leadership Academy and graduated with her Executive Excellence Leadership Certificate in 2018.  
Julie received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Julie and her husband have four adult children and enjoy spending time with family and their three grandsons.
Devon Gall
Southeast Service Area Supervisor
Devon Gall was born in Chicago and moved to Nebraska in 1994. Devon began his career in the human services field as a staff member of a group home for at-risk youth in Lincoln, from 2013-2017. During this time, he realized his passion for helping youth and giving back to the community. While working at the group home, Devon honed his organizational and leadership skills and developed teaching skills to help with implementing life skills and care plans for the youth of Lincoln. Devon joined the Pathfinder team in 2017 as a Family Support Worker. Devon enjoyed working one on one with families and children to develop safety plans and parenting skills. In 2019, Devon was promoted to Service Area Supervisor for Pathfinder. When not at work, Devon enjoys movies, biking, and spending time with family.
Laykin McCoy
Central Service Area, Grand Island Manager
Laykin McCoy gained employment with Pathfinder Support Services after graduating from York College in 2016. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology while also minoring in biblical studies. Laykin’s background in psychology helped her excel as a family support worker. She worked as a family support worker for a little over a year before stepping into the supervisory role. Laykin’s passion for helping children and families in need motivated her current pursuit for her master’s degree in mental health counseling, specializing in childhood trauma. Laykin has additional training in Evidence Based Practices, Motivational Interviewing and Youth Mental Health First Aid.  In her spare time, Laykin enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering at a local free breakfast program for children.
Sheryl Schacht
Northern Service Area Manager
Sheryl was born and raised in Fremont. She entered the human service field to serve people with developmental disabilities with the Eastern Nebraska Community of Retardation (ENCOR). She began as a Program Manager, teaching work skills, then was promoted to Residential Manager. While at ENCOR, Sheryl became a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), a CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor, earned an Occupational Specialist Degree in developmental disabilities and has extensive background in behavioral management. Sheryl joined the Pathfinder team in 2012, working on the front lines as a Family Support Worker. Her diligence, organizational skills and attention to detail were recognized as she became the Northern Service Area Manager in 2015. Sheryl enjoys traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.
Lindsey Roby
Southeast Service Area Manager
Lindsey comes to Pathfinder Support Services from the Nebraska Supreme Court where she directed the day to day operations and activities of the Lancaster County Criminal and Traffic Court since 2014.  As a former state and federal probation officer, Lindsey has an in depth, working knowledge of juvenile, state, and federal programs, and services as well as extensive experience working with high-risk cases involving youth, adults, and their families.  The majority amount of her work entailed substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health, and specialized, high-risk offender supervision. 
With over 20 years of experience in the criminal justice and human services field, Lindsey takes pride in her work and embraces a creative and individualized approach to empowering others.  Lindsey understands the importance of establishing strong working relationships with key stakeholders to include local and area judiciary, attorneys, educators, law enforcement officers and mental health and substance abuse providers.  Lindsey understands everyone has strengths and strives to provide and promote the most effective and efficient means to motivating and working with youth and families.  Lindsey utilizes the principles of Evidenced Based Practices (EBP) and has witnessed the positive effects such strategies and programming can have on individuals and families. 
Lindsey graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a degree in Communication and Criminal Justice.  Lindsey was a Nebraska State Probation trainer and graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and served as an Offender Employment Specialist during her role as a federal probation officer.  Lindsey has served on various local and state criminal justice committees and focus groups.  She has completed training in Childhood Traumatic Stress, Drug Recognition, Lesson Plan/Curriculum Development, MANDT, Evidence Based Practices, and Motivational Interviewing (MI).  Additionally, she has been instrumental in the development and implementation of chemical testing and electronic monitoring programs for other stakeholders.  
Gianna Konen
Central Service Area, Hastings Manager
Gianna Konen was born in Texas then moved to Hastings Nebraska in 2001. Her experience includes working for Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services teaching life skills and developing goals and care plans for individuals with developmental disabilities. Gianna has been a part of Pathfinder since 2016, starting as a Family Support Worker. During her time as a Family Support Worker, Gianna developed many relationships within the human service field in and around the Hastings area and found her passion for helping families in the community. While working as a Family Support Worker, Gianna’s leadership and organizational skills were recognized and she was promoted to Service Area Manager. Gianna  has additional training in Evidenced Based Practices, Motivational Interviewing and Youth Mental Health First Aid.  Gianna and her husband are also certified foster parents.

Locations

LINCOLN OFFICE
3940 Cornhusker Hwy, Lincoln NE
(O) 402-466-2230 // (F) 402-925-7857
Email: lincoln@pathfinderserv.com
DHHS Southeast Service Area
Judicial Districts: 3A - 3J - 1
FREMONT OFFICE
212 E. 8th Street, Fremont NE
(O) 402-721-1414 // (F) 402-721-9251
Email: fremont@pathfinderserv.com
DHHS Northern Service Area
Judicial Districts: 6 - 5 - 4A - 4J
HASTINGS OFFICE
620 N. St. Joseph Ave, Hastings NE
(O) 402-834-0700 // (F) 402-834-0701
Email: hastings@pathfinderserv.com
DHHS Central Service Area
Judicial District: 10
GRAND ISLAND OFFICE
2720 S. Locust Street, Grand Island NE
(O) 308-675-1614 // (F) 402-624-3949
Email: gi@pathfinderserv.com
DHHS Central Service Area
Judicial District: 9