Child and Family Services Specialist: Bridge to Independence Coordinator
Child and Family Services Specialist: Bridge to Independence Coordinator
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Health & Human Services Agency 25
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Job Description:
Pay during training is $21.355 /hour and after successful completion of training will increase to $25.043/hour. If a current Child and Family Services Specialist Trainee then rate will be the same.
In this position you will assist young adults through their transition to selfsufficiency by identifying areas the young adult would like to support in such as securing housing employment education transportation parenting health and mental health to ensure stability as they move toward adulthood. Attending hearings and case reviews as required. Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to actively engage input from a broad network of community resources and have an ability to successfully manage all aspects of multiple complex cases.
Requirements/ Qualifications:
Minimum Qualification: 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 are enrolled in the final semester of their Bachelors degree. Promotion to the Child and Family Services Specialist classification is contingent on successful completion of degree requirements and required training.
Preferred Qualifications: Must be current or recent Child and family Services Specialist. 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. This position requires the ability to travel. 2 years CFSS experience with ongoing case management preferred.
Experience with young adult mental health a plus; case management experience internships with human services/child welfare agencies will also be considered. Must demonstrate the ability to provide excellent written and verbal communication and ability to effectively manage time and deadlines. After hire must be certified in training which deescalates and manages communication and physical interactions. Candidates who have successfully completed mandatory CCFL training are preferred. Within your State Employment Application please address how your background enables you to fulfill the responsibilities of this position including all casework with some unconventional hours meeting clients needs.
Other: Valid drivers license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation. Pay during training (IF NOT CCFL TRAINED) is $21.355/hour and after successful completion of training will increase to $25.043/hour.
- In this position you will assist young adults through their transition to selfsufficiency by identifying areas the young adult would like to support in such as securing housing employment education transportation parenting health and mental health to ensure stability as they move toward adulthood.
- Attending hearings and case reviews as required. Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to actively engage input from a broad network of community resources and have an ability to successfully manage all aspects of multiple complex cases.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Hourly
