Child and Family Services SpecialistTrainee (CFSS) Caring Investigative Worker
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Job Location:
Ogallala, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
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Job Description:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking compassionate and committed individuals to join our team as Child and Family Services Specialists (CFSS). These professionals provide essential support to children and families through trauma-informed case management and advocacy. This work has traditionally been known as Child Protective Services. This vital role directly supports our mission of Helping People Live Better Lives.
About the Role
This role can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. As a CFSS you will support families involved with the child welfare system primarily due to concerns of abuse and/or neglect. You will assess safety work collaboratively with families and community partners and promote permanency and well-being for children. You will frequently travel to and meet with families in their homes attend community meetings participate in multidisciplinary team discussions and be involved in legal proceedings including providing court testimony when necessary.
Salary:
Trainee starts at $21.836 with an increase to $25.607 after successful completion of training.
Check out this video to learn more! Responsibilities The training schedule is generally Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. During this period occasional after-hours field experiences and case-related responsibilities may be required. Following the completion of training flexible work hours are available. Evening hours may be necessary to accommodate the needs of assigned families. This position also requires participation in an on-call rotation which includes weeknights weekends and holidays. As a CFSS you will sometimes enter homes that are in poor or unsanitary conditions and may encounter emotionally difficult situations. Worker safety is a top priority and training and protocols are in place to prepare and support staff in the field. While the work can be demanding you will never be doing it alone. Ongoing supervision training peer support and collaboration with law enforcement and legal partners help ensure both staff safety and effective outcomes for families. Working at DHHS offers more than a paycheckit provides purpose. Benefits include: Requirements/Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: A bachelors degree in social work psychology sociology counseling human development mental health care education criminal justice or other related fields. Consideration will be given to applicants who are enrolled in the final semester of their bachelors degree. Promotion to a Child and Family Services Specialist is contingent on successfully completing degree requirements and required training. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in child welfare juvenile justice and/or case management experience internships with human services/child welfare agencies will also be considered Other: Valid Drivers license is required If youre currently employed by the State of Nebraska please dont apply through this external career site. Instead log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: 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. 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.Work Schedule & Flexibility
Work Environment & Expectations
You must be able to engage effectively with children and adults from diverse backgrounds including those experiencing crisis trauma or some situations you may be required to care for children temporarily while coordinating their transition to safe and appropriate placements.Why Join Us
Start your career with Nebraska today and make a meaningful impact on families across our state!
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
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