Kinship Child & Family Services Specialist Trainee

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Kinship Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee in Beatrice or Lincoln to assess home studies and provide ongoing support to relative/kinship foster families.

The role involves home visits, resource coordination, and participation in a rotating on-call schedule, with training and progression to higher pay after completion.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in social work or related field; final semester candidates considered.
• Promotion contingent on degree completion and required training.
• Experience in child and family services or case management; familiarity with NFOCUS and MS Office. One year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and home studies for relative/kinship placements, including emergency approvals.
• Deliver referrals, resources, and support to relative/kinship caregivers and their families.
• Identify and address challenges to placement stability.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Conduct monthly in-person visits with caregivers and youth.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet the needs of children and families.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

NFOCUS

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

WebEx

Job description

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Kinship Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee in Beatrice or Lincoln to assess home studies and provide ongoing support to relative/kinship foster families.

The role involves home visits, resource coordination, and participation in a rotating on-call schedule, with training and progression to higher pay after completion.