State of Nebraska
Location
North Platte, Nebraska
Salary
$26 / HOUR
Assess and support relative and kinship foster care providers through home studies, case management, and evidence-based family support. Responsibilities include conducting in-home visits, coordinating resources, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulatory standards.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field, with consideration for those in their final semester. A valid driver's license is mandatory due to frequent travel requirements.
You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans! The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking to hire dedicated and caring individuals for our Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee Relative/Kinship role. In this position, you will assess and support relative/kinship foster care providers through the completion of home studies, case management, and ongoing family support using an evidence-based model. This role includes in-home visits, coordination of resources, and requires flexible scheduling, including participation in a rotating on-call schedule. Key Responsibilities/Examples of Work: · Conduct initial assessments and home studies for relative/kinship placements, including emergency approvals. · Deliver referrals, resources, and support to relative/kinship caregivers and their families. · Identify and address challenges to placement stability. · Ensure compliance with approval and licensing standards and regulatory requirements. · Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with state and federal guidelines. · Conduct monthly in-person visits with caregivers and youth. · Support families through phone check-ins, team meetings, court hearings, and transportation assistance. · Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet the needs of children and families. · Utilize platforms such as Outlook, Word, Excel, WebEx, and NFOCUS (training provided). · Facilitate training sessions, support groups, and events for kinship families. · Lead meetings with case team members to plan and coordinate services. · Fulfill on-call responsibilities as assigned. Pay rates are $21.836 for training and $25.607 after training. Requirements/Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health care, education, criminal justice, or other closely related area. Consideration will be given to applicants who are enrolled in the final semester of their Bachelor’s degree. Promotion to the Child and Family Services Specialist classification is contingent on successful completion of degree requirements and required training.
Experience in Child and Family Services, case management, or child placing agencies; familiarity with NFOCUS and Microsoft Office suite. One year of relevant experience.
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