JOB DESCRIPTION:

You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans!
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) hires dedicated individuals for Children and Family Service Specialist (CFSS) positions. These roles directly impact on our mission of Helping People Live Better Lives through the provision of critical family services, supporting families as they build their future & ensure the safety and well-being of children. This is a Caseworker role and there will be some Evenings/flex time after training. You will go to homes and other locations. A driver’s license is required.
Pay rates are $21.836 for training and $25.607 after Training. DHHS offers growth and promotions and great benefits. Numerous internal promotion opportunities are available. Start your career with Nebraska today!
These roles directly impact on our mission of Helping People Live Better Lives through the provision of critical family services, supporting families as they build their future & ensure the safety and well-being of children.
CFSS roles are rewarding, yet challenging, as they provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for children/youth in our communities with their caregivers. CFSS works closely with families that need child welfare intervention because of abuse and/or neglect.
CFSS will sometimes work with the legal system toward permanency goals. Case managers are trained in resources necessary to help children and families heal from trauma in their lives, and on the importance of promoting community safety.
In Children & Family Services, we aim to provide the least disruptive services when needed, for only the amount of time necessary to give children the opportunity to succeed, live with dignity and respect and help families care for themselves.
This will result in healthier families and safer more prosperous communities.

Examples of Work Duties:

• Advocate for families.
• Respect the individuality of each child and family served
• Perform Investigations on Calls that come into the Hotline and go to homes.
• Make recommendations on the investigations and complete reports.
• May work on Removal plans and other duties.
• Adhere to principles and procedures of Structured Decision Making as a tool that will support keeping children and families safe.
• Understand and commit to utilizing evidence-based practices that focus on least-restrictive and family-centered approaches.
• Identifies and makes appropriate referrals for formal and informal interventions based on the family’s needs.
• Write clear, concise, and descriptive reports in a timely manner that will be shared with legal entities and the court system.
• Respect each child’s family and culture
• Implement family-centered practice principles into case management to ensure the inclusion of children and families in the decision-making processes that impact their lives. Many other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health care, education, criminal justice, or other related fields. Consideration will be given to applicants who are enrolled in the final semester of their bachelor’s degree. Promotion to a Child and Family Services Specialist is contingent on successfully completing degree requirements and required training.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in child welfare, juvenile justice and/or case management experience, internships with human services/child welfare agencies will also be considered
Other: Valid Driver’s license is required

• Advocate for families.
• Respect the individuality of each child and family served
• Perform Investigations on Calls that come into the Hotline and go to homes.
• Make recommendations on the investigations and complete reports.
• May work on Removal plans and other duties.
• Adhere to principles and procedures of Structured Decision Making as a tool that will support keeping children and families safe.
• Understand and commit to utilizing evidence-based practices that focus on least-restrictive and family-centered approaches.
• Identifies and makes appropriate referrals for formal and informal interventions based on the family’s needs.
• Write clear, concise, and descriptive reports in a timely manner that will be shared with legal entities and the court system.
• Respect each child’s family and culture
• Implement family-centered practice principles into case management to ensure the inclusion of children and families in the decision-making processes that impact their lives. Many other duties as required