DHHS Resource Developer
State of Nebraska•Pending Location Assignment (PLA) - no city, NE
•Remote
About The Position
The DHHS Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an individual with a passion for "helping people live better lives" to join their team as a Resource Developer! This position consults and coordinates with Child and Family Services Specialist staff in location of out-of-home placements, placement follow-up, documenting placement efforts and identification/resolution of barriers to placement. This is posted Statewide Pending Available Office Space.
Requirements
- Post high school coursework/training in social work, sociology, counseling, guidance, psychology, child development or related field and experience in resource development, eligibility determination or contract monitoring within a public service organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the fields listed above.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CFS is a plus, experience within the field in general.
- Great communication skills, verbal and written.
- Willingness to work as a team by being able to collaborate with coworkers, case teams, foster care agencies and not allow the stress of a critical situation or critical feedback impact your ability to complete daily tasks.
- Ability to be willing to adjust to procedural changes as policies and/or directives evolve to new processes.
Responsibilities
- Consults with providers to identify methods and practices that will better meet customers’ needs.
- Researches, gathers and maintains information on community placement resources.
- Answers inquiries and provides information concerning out-of-home placement.
- Collaborates with such providers to develop methods to continually meet customers’ needs.
- Monitors provider contracts, evaluates provider services, reviews to ensure contracted services are provided, facilitates complaint resolution, performs on-site audits, shares findings of investigations and provides recommendations concerning service improvement, contract revision and/or termination.
- Conducts licensing and home studies for foster parents.
- Conducts meetings with foster parents regarding placements and utilization of home for state ward placements.
- Resolves licensing issues of agency-based foster care homes and enters licensed home information into NFOCUS.
- Participates in utilization team meetings to determine if the youth meets the placement criteria.
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
Mid Level
