Child and Family Services Trainee/Specialist

2 days ago

Hastings, United States State of Nebraska Full time
The work we do matters

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Hastings, NE

Hiring Rate:
$21.355

Job Posting:
JR2024-00009895 Child and Family Services Trainee/Specialist - Nurturing Worker (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) hires dedicated individuals for Children and Family Service Specialist (CFSS) positions. These roles directly impact 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 work 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 on 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.

Pay starts at $21.355 and increase to $25.043 after successfully completing training. Bilingual staff are welcome. Numerous internal promotion opportunities are available. Start your career with Nebraska today

Duties:

• Advocate for families. • Respect the individuality of each child and family served. • 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 • Promote normalcy in the lives of children in care • 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.

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.

Knowledge of: the principles and practices of social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health, education, criminal justice, or related area of the applied social/behavioral sciences; the principles and processes of direct case management; family life issues and dynamics; community services; child adolescent and adult behavior; and basic understanding of juvenile delinquent behavior and vulnerable adult issues.


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

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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