Child Welfare Field Training Specialist

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Field Training Officer for the Child Welfare Team in Winnebago. Under supervision, you will design and deliver hands-on field training, supervise, coach, and support new and developing child welfare professionals.

You will coordinate training aligned with state, federal, tribal, and agency standards, guide staff through case planning, court reports, and documentation, and ensure compliance while promoting trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, child welfare, human services, psychology or related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year working with the Winnebago Tribe community required.
• Knowledge of child welfare practices, family services, and case management required.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on training, supervision, coaching, and support to new and developing child welfare professionals.
• Designs and implements training programs for preservice and in-service staff including caseworkers, investigators, and aides.
• Coordinates all training required by DHHS and conducts in-house training as assigned.
• Oversees ongoing professional development for assigned Child and Family Services staff.
• Maintains training records, evaluations, attendance logs, and compliance documentation.
• Trains staff on case planning, court report preparation, documentation standards and agency expectations.

Skills

Strong communication

Coaching & leadership

Feedback & development

High-stress handling

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Field Training Officer for the Child Welfare Team in Winnebago. Under supervision, you will design and deliver hands-on field training, supervise, coach, and support new and developing child welfare professionals.

You will coordinate training aligned with state, federal, tribal, and agency standards, guide staff through case planning, court reports, and documentation, and ensure compliance while promoting trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice.