Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee - Lincoln
Description
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children and families in the Lincoln Metropolitan area? The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hiring outstanding individuals for several positions on our team. Our Teammates love what they do and here are some example given by current staff:
- Using their desire to help children and families and then supporting families so they can grow/build their future
- Seeing children go home or finding a forever home
- Working and forming professional relationships with outstanding co-workers
- Giving a voice to children as well as their parents
- Every day is different bringing new challenges and problems to solve
- Flexible hours and Excellent Benefits
- The job is challenging and it's not for everyone If you are mission-driven, action-oriented, and want to help those in your own community, this is the job for you!
We are hiring candidates to join our upcoming training classes. Depending on the location of the training, you may be required to travel. Trainees are hired at $15.861 per hour and after successful completion of initial training are promoted to $18.600 per hour. To learn more about this position, please view the following link for a Realistic Job Preview: https://youtu.be/bJM9TcaFo3s. This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act. (the web page address is: https://osc.gov/Pages/HatchAct.aspx) Positions may be available in offices across the state as well, please search "Child and Family Services Specialist". You may apply to the statewide posting and indicate your preference if that specific office is not listed. Ability to travel to attend mandatory training in other locations within the state.
Hiring rate of position: $15.861/$18.600 after training
Location and address of position: Lincoln South Office 5220 South 16th Lincoln, NE
Work schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. after hours and on call required
Examples of Work
In this position, you will serve as a case manager for families referred to the Department of Health and Human Services in our Lincoln Local Office and surrounding area. As a Child and Family Services Specialist, you will:
- Investigate allegations of abuse/neglect, visit homes, conduct safety assessments, establish safety plans, and initiate court interventions.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans, authorize, coordinate, and provide family services.
- Prepare cases with appropriate legal staff and testify in court.
- Develop community resources; work with schools, law enforcement, and mental health providers; inform the public of protection and safety services.
- Perform crisis intervention.
- Prepare documentation, correspondence, and court reports.
- Casework may be with children/juveniles who have been adjudicated as delinquent or status offenders. Promotion to Child & Family Services Specialist will occur after successful completion of required classroom and on-the-job training programs.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health care, education, criminal justice or other closely related area. Consideration will be given to applicants who will receive a Bachelor's degree within 90 days of open position closing date.
PREPERED: Experience in child welfare and/or case management experience, internships with human services/child welfare agencies will also be considered, demonstrated ability to provide excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to effectively manage time and deadlines. Experience with SDM (Structured Decision Making) a plus.
OTHER: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation. Travel may be required dependent upon caseload location. Transportation will be provide dependent upon case load location.