Kinship Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee- Kearney
State of Nebraska•Kearney, NE
•Hybrid
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health care, education, criminal justice, or other closely related area.
- Valid Driver's license is required.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Proficient in assessing family needs and delivering targeted support.
- Capable of managing multiple caseloads, preparing reports, and analyzing data for trends.
Nice To Haves
- Applicants who are enrolled in the final semester of their bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in Child and Family Services, case management, or child placing agencies.
- Familiarity with NFOCUS and Microsoft Office suite.
- One year of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- 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-home 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
