Kinship Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee- Lincoln
About The Position
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.
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.
- Consideration will be given to applicants who are enrolled in the final semester of their bachelor’s degree.
- Promotion is contingent on successful completion of degree requirements and required training.
- Valid Driver's license is required.
- Frequent travel required; state vehicle may be provided based on availability.
- Must be available for evening/weekend hours as needed.
- 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
- 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-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.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
- Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
- Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!
- Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
- For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
