Trauma-Informed Child & Family Services Advocate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Internal advancement opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

State of Nebraska is hiring Child and Family Services Specialists (CFSS) in Seward/York. You will provide trauma‑informed case management to families involved with child welfare, assess safety during home visits, and advocate for permanency and well‑being.

You will collaborate with legal partners and use SDM tools to shape plans. The trainee program starts at $22.327 per hour with a raise to $26.183 after training, and regular benefits mirror state offerings including leave, holidays, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required or in final semester.
• Ability to travel to homes and communities; valid driver's license required.
• Experience or internship in child welfare or case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a case manager for families referred to DHHS.
• Conduct home visits and safety assessments.
• Advocate for child and family well-being with diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborate with legal system and partners to support permanency.
• Use SDM tools to inform safety planning and decisions.
• Document accurately for internal and legal use.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Case Management

Advocacy

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Home Visits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in psychology

Bachelor’s degree in sociology

Tools

SDM tools

Documentation systems

Job description

State of Nebraska is hiring Child and Family Services Specialists (CFSS) in Seward/York. You will provide trauma‑informed case management to families involved with child welfare, assess safety during home visits, and advocate for permanency and well‑being.

You will collaborate with legal partners and use SDM tools to shape plans. The trainee program starts at $22.327 per hour with a raise to $26.183 after training, and regular benefits mirror state offerings including leave, holidays, and