Permanency Programs Lead: Adoption & Guardianship

State of Nebraska; Nebraska; On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

State of Nebraska is seeking a Permanency Program Specialist to support adoption, guardianship, permanency planning, and related programs across Nebraska. You will provide technical assistance, training, and guidance to staff, families, providers, legal partners, and community partners to ensure safe, stable permanency for children and families.

You will review requests, analyze data for quality improvement, and lead statewide permanency initiatives while ensuring compliance with federal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Professional experience in human/social services or health care with planning/evaluation responsibilities.
• Knowledge of CFS case management policy and procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee adoption, guardianship, permanency planning, and related CFS programs.
• Provide technical assistance and training to staff, families, providers, and partners.
• Review and approve adoption/guardianship assistance requests and related agreements.
• Coordinate Adult Adoptee Search requests, inquiries, referrals, and databases.
• Monitor program data for compliance, trends, and quality improvement.
• Lead statewide permanency initiatives to secure safe, permanent family connections.

Skills

Public speaking

Presentation skills

Project management

Contract management

Policy development

Child welfare law knowledge

Policy/procedure development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

State of Nebraska is seeking a Permanency Program Specialist to support adoption, guardianship, permanency planning, and related programs across Nebraska. You will provide technical assistance, training, and guidance to staff, families, providers, legal partners, and community partners to ensure safe, stable permanency for children and families.

You will review requests, analyze data for quality improvement, and lead statewide permanency initiatives while ensuring compliance with federal and