Trauma-Informed Family Services Specialist – Flexible Hours

State of Nebraska; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 30,758,000 - 36,070,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nebraska, Health & Human Services - Agency 25 in Fremont, Nebraska, is hiring Child and Family Services Specialists. This role involves trauma-informed case management, home visits, and collaboration with families and partners to promote child safety and permanency.

Training and a bachelor’s degree in a related field are required; an enrollment in the final semester is acceptable. After training, there is potential for flexible hours and on-call responsibilities with opportunity for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health care, education, criminal justice, or other related fields.
• Promotion to a Child and Family Services Specialist is contingent on degree requirements and required training.
• Enrollment in the final semester of your bachelor’s degree is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a case manager for families referred to DHHS.
• Conduct home visits and comprehensive safety assessments in diverse community settings.
• Advocate for the well-being of children and families while respecting cultural and individual diversity.
• Apply family-centered practices and actively involve families in decision-making.
• Collaborate with the legal system and other partners to support case permanency goals.
• Utilize Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools to inform safety planning and case decisions.
• Write timely, accurate, and professional documentation for internal and legal use.
• Connect families to formal services and informal supports based on assessed needs.
• Promote normalcy and permanency for children in care.
• Apply trauma-informed and least-restrictive approaches to strengthen family functioning and resilience.

Skills

Case management

Trauma-informed approach

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health care, education, criminal justice, or related fields

Job description

The State of Nebraska, Health & Human Services - Agency 25 in Fremont, Nebraska, is hiring Child and Family Services Specialists. This role involves trauma-informed case management, home visits, and collaboration with families and partners to promote child safety and permanency.

Training and a bachelor’s degree in a related field are required; an enrollment in the final semester is acceptable. After training, there is potential for flexible hours and on-call responsibilities with opportunity for