Child And Family Services Specialist (cfss)-lexington

dmv.nebraska.gov

Lexington, NE, US
Trainee: $21.836; post-training: $25.607; benefits...
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Trauma-informed case management
Home visits and safety assessments
Court testimony and legal proceedings
** The State of Nebraska is seeking a Child and Family Services Specialist (CFSS) to provide support to children and families involved with the welfare system in Lexington, NE. The role involves case management, advocacy, and collaboration with community partners, requiring a bachelor's degree in related fields and a valid driver's license. **

Job Summary

  • The Department of Health and Human Services seeks compassionate individuals to provide essential support to children and families through trauma-informed case management.
  • This role involves conducting home visits, assessing safety, advocating for permanency, and participating in legal proceedings including court testimony.
  • Benefits include immediate accrual of vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, and an agency-backed retirement plan with employer match.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The State of Nebraska is seeking a Child and Family Services Specialist (CFSS) to provide support to children and families involved with the welfare system in Lexington, NE. The role involves case management, advocacy, and collaboration with community partners, requiring a bachelor's degree in related fields and a valid driver's license. **

Salary

Trainee: $21.836; Post-training: $25.607; Benefits: Vacation/sick leave immediately, 13 paid holidays, retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trauma-informed case management
  • Home visits and safety assessments
  • Court testimony and legal proceedings
  • Structured Decision Making tools usage
  • On-call rotation including weekends

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in child welfare or juvenile justice
  • Cultural and individual diversity respect
  • Family-centered practice application
  • Collaborative community partnership skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health care, education, criminal justice, or related field
  • Valid Driver's license required
  • Successful completion of required training for promotion

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