Child Welfare Triage Specialist – Flexible Evenings/Weekends

Child Saving Institute; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vacation and sick leave

13 holidays per year

Job summary

Child Saving Institute seeks a Triage Specialist to supervise and care for children and teens at the Triage Center in Omaha. You will gather safety and placement information and facilitate medical exams and forensic interviews as appropriate, ensuring children feel safe and supported while coordinating with community partners.

The role offers flexible scheduling with evenings and weekends, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, vacation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
• A minimum of one year experience with at-risk families preferred.
• Knowledge and skills in: Child welfare issues and services and the processes of advocating for families and children within the system.
• The needs of neglected, abused and exploited children; and
• Child development
• Ability to analyze and make recommendations regarding individual and (frequently simultaneously) to analyze and apply larger, systemic issues.
• Ability to provide on-call coverage in the Triage Center.
• Ability to make independent decisions and act accordingly or with minimal support from supervisor. Ability to work autonomously and make appropriate decisions in crisis situations.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with clients with sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics in the service population.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret forms, documents, evaluations and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children and teens at the Triage Center.
• Gather safety and placement information.
• Facilitate medical exams and forensic interviews as appropriate.
• Collaborate with community partners to advocate for children’s best interests.

Skills

Experience with children

Experience with families

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Child Saving Institute seeks a Triage Specialist to supervise and care for children and teens at the Triage Center in Omaha. You will gather safety and placement information and facilitate medical exams and forensic interviews as appropriate, ensuring children feel safe and supported while coordinating with community partners.

The role offers flexible scheduling with evenings and weekends, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, vacation,