Child And Family Services Specialist/trainee (cfss)-columbus

dmv.nebraska.gov

Columbus, NE, US
Trainee: $21.836; post-training: $25.607; benefits...
Trauma-informed case management
Home visits and safety assessments
Court testimony and legal proceedings
The role involves providing essential support to children and families through trauma-informed case management and advocacy within the child welfare system

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing essential support to children and families through trauma-informed case management and advocacy within the child welfare system.
  • Employees will conduct comprehensive safety assessments, advocate for permanency goals, and participate 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

The role involves providing essential support to children and families through trauma-informed case management and advocacy within the child welfare system.

Salary

Trainee: $21.836; Post-training: $25.607; Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, 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
  • On-call rotation including weekends

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in child welfare or juvenile justice
  • Cultural and individual diversity respect
  • Family-centered practice approach
  • Collaboration with community partners
  • Ability to work in unsanitary conditions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field
  • Valid Driver's license required
  • Enrollment in final semester of bachelor's degree accepted

Work Rights

Not specified

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