Kinship Child & Family Services Trainee: Impactful Casework

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska is seeking a Kinship Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee in Lincoln or Beatrice. The role involves assessing kinship placements, providing ongoing support, and coordinating resources to ensure safe family environments.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, plus experience in family services or case management. Training and on-call duties are part of the role, with a competitive state pay scale and benefits package.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required or in final semester.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and home studies for relative/kinship placements, including emergency approvals.
• Deliver referrals, resources, and support to relative/kinship caregivers and families.
• Identify challenges to placement stability and address them.
• Ensure compliance with licensing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation per state and federal guidelines.
• Conduct monthly in-person visits with caregivers and youth.
• Support families via phone check-ins, team meetings, court hearings, and transportation assistance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet children’s and families’ needs.
• Facilitate training sessions and lead meetings for kinship families.
• Fulfill on-call responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Data analysis

Caseload management

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, counseling, or related field

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

WebEx

NFOCUS

Job description

State of Nebraska is seeking a Kinship Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee in Lincoln or Beatrice. The role involves assessing kinship placements, providing ongoing support, and coordinating resources to ensure safe family environments.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, plus experience in family services or case management. Training and on-call duties are part of the role, with a competitive state pay scale and benefits package.