Child and Family Services Internship (Summer 2027)

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Chadron (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for select temporary and part

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is offering a Child and Family Services Internship (Summer 2027) across multiple Nebraska offices including Chadron, Omaha, Lincoln, Hastings, and more. This paid internship is designed for students enrolled in college or university programs seeking hands-on experience in child welfare and family services.

Interns will shadow CFSS specialists, gain exposure to case management, and learn how services promote safe, healthy, and stable environments

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution).
• Recently graduated (within one year) from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution).

Responsibilities

• 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 to support keeping children and families safe.
• Utilize 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.

Education

Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree program

Recently graduated within one year from accredited college/university

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Chadron, NE, Fremont, NE, Grand Island, NE, Hastings, NE, Kearney, NE, Lincoln, NE, Nebraska City, NE, Norfolk, NE, Ogallala, NE, Omaha, NE, Scottsbluff, NE, Seward, NE, South Sioux City, NE, York, NE

Hiring Rate

$15.000

Job Posting

JR2026-00029912 Child and Family Services Internship (Summer 2027) (Evergreen) (Open)

Job Description

Our Child and Family Services Internship will learn how our Child and Family Services Specialist serve some of our most vulnerable populations. If you are currently enrolled in a college or university, and require an internship to complete course work, take a look at this opportunity! We have opportunities at many of our local DHHS offices across the State. Onsite Locations Include: Omaha, Lincoln, Scottsbluff, Chadron, Nebraska City, Norfolk, South Sioux City, Hastings, Grand Island, Kearney, York, Seward, Fremont, Ogallala, and More.

Interns will shadow our Child and Family Service Specialist to gain hands on experience. 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.

• 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.
• Utilize 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.

You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution) OR recently graduated (within one year) from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution).

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human services, mental healthcare, criminal justice, education, or any other closely related field.

Benefits

• Select temporary assignments are eligible for benefits! This includes health, dental, and long/short term disability.

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.