DHHS Resource Developer

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As a FCRD Licensing Worker you will:

• Review foster parent license applications by utilizing the Nebraska foster care regulations and ensuring compliance with all requirements. This includes making licensing determinations such as approvals denials suspensions and revocations of foster care licenses.
• Ensuring all licensed foster care homes are in compliance with Federal Title IVE regulations.
• Work closely with various foster care agencies in the State of Nebraska including problem solving working towards foster care licensure/approval for all foster homes provide guidance to child placing agencies on DHHS foster care regulations and policies and working together to serve foster parents and children in foster care.
• Pay close attention to detail ensuring audit documentation is completed all documents are scanned into the foster parent file compiling adoption packets and completing and reviewing background checks for foster care applicants.
• Work closely with various teams within the State of NE to ensure compliance with all regulations and policies. Be able to navigate various technology platforms including Outlook Microsoft Word Excel WebEx and NFOCUS. Training will be provided.

Enjoy the ability to work independently within your team be adaptable and driven.

Hiring Rate: $18.626

Work Schedule: Monday Friday; 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Dress Attire: Business Casual

Driving is Required

Position is located in Lincoln

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework/training in social work sociology counseling guidance psychology child development or related field and experience in resource development eligibility determination or contract monitoring within a public service organization. OR Bachelors degree in any of the fields listed above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Child and Family Services experience in Resource Development; or as either an ongoing or initial assessment worker.

• Knowledge of NFOCUS Salesforce Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook. Experience working with child placing agencies.

• Prior auditing or Quality Assurance experience.

• Detailedoriented efficient and adaptive.

Other: Valid drivers license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: the principles and practices of social work; federal and State laws; regulations and guidelines concerning service delivery; the principles of individual and group behavior; the techniques of counseling; community service and service organizations.

Skill in: interviewing to collect and elicit essential information; communicating to receive and relay information; listen to and understand information received; use keyboard.

Ability to: learn and apply methods and procedures of Human Services Resource Development; learn and apply agency policies procedures programs and philosophy; protect confidential information; interact with community leaders; apply problem solving techniques to a variety of different circumstances; assess customer needs to provide proper services and financial assistance; manage multiple files and records; collect and maintain data and analyze for trends; prepare written case histories and reports.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub Internal Apply app from your home landing page.