Child & Family Services Internship — Summer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability benefits

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Child and Family Services Internship for Summer 2027 across multiple DHHS offices in Nebraska. Interns will shadow CFSS staff to learn core child welfare practice and support families in need onsite at offices including Omaha, Lincoln, and more.

The internship is designed for students enrolled in college or university programs, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in case management, advocacy, and collaboration with legal

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program (two-to-four-year institution).
• Open to students requiring internship for coursework.
• Recent grads within one year may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Shadow CFSS to gain hands-on experience.
• Advocate for families and support child welfare interventions.
• Assist in case management and documentation to support permanency goals.

Skills

Enrolled in college/university

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student

Job description

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Child and Family Services Internship for Summer 2027 across multiple DHHS offices in Nebraska. Interns will shadow CFSS staff to learn core child welfare practice and support families in need onsite at offices including Omaha, Lincoln, and more.

The internship is designed for students enrolled in college or university programs, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in case management, advocacy, and collaboration with legal