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Job Description:
Why We Want You:
We seek your expertise positive energy and drive to succeed for this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Nebraskans have of their government.
What Youll Get From Us:
In return for your skilled work DHHS offers a generous compensation and benefits package. For external candidates plea reference the Benefits link at the end of the job description.
Why work for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
The work we do matters greatlyto us and to the citizens of the great state of Nebraska. We care for and are passionate about supporting them. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the state consider joining the dedicated team at the Department of Health and Human Services
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Responsibilities include:
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelors degree in social work psychology sociology counseling human development mental health care education criminal justice or other closely related area AND experience performing case management responsibilities in protective services alcohol/drug abuse juvenile justice probation counseling or social services delivery.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a Child and Family Specialist with DHHS in Nebraska. Experience as a CFS specialist currently or recently and have had all training. At least one year demonstrated experience providing case management within Child protection Services preferably in Nebraska two or more years strongly preferred. Knowledge of Family Assessment and Engagement Family Centered Practice and Safety Organized practice with experience training coaching and providing technical direction to others regarding these programs strongly preferred.
Other: Valid drivers license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation is required. Travel for face-to-face visits with children families service providers and other work related. Participate in On-call rotation.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge of the practices procedures and equipment used as a CFS specialist; record keeping practices and database management; specialized processes and terminology associated with assigned work; grammar punctuation spelling and composition for general business and specialized purposes. Understand the Juvenile Court Process.
Ability to: communicate in person and by telephone email and correspondence to exchange information and ideas; interact effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds; summarize technical data and results of research and tracking activities into reports; prepare proofread and correct errors in information documents reports; understand and apply instructions and program-administrative policies and directives; implement decisions made and take actions selected by others to achieve work objectives performance goals and priorities; learn the organizational structure mission and activities of the employing agency; learn agency policies and procedures pertinent to the work assigned; maintain confidentiality; maintain accurate records and documentation.
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.
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