Foster Care Review Specialist

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Hiring Agency:

Foster Care Review Office - Agency 70

Location:

Omaha NE

Hiring Rate:

$27.541

Job Posting:

JR2026- Foster Care Review Specialist (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):

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Job Description:

Are you a positive caring curious person with excellent writing critical thinking and communication skills If YES then a Foster Care Review Specialist position may be right for you!

Look at what we have to offer!
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (thats not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment
At the State we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect acting ethically in all situations and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job Duties:

• Reviews and analyzes documents and reports from multiple sources and independently gathers case information from case participants to ensure the facts stated support the case plans and ensure reasonable efforts are being made in the best interest of the child/youth.
• Reviews and analyzes data reports from multiple sources to monitor child/youth outcomes; address deficiencies; and provide recommendations to all stakeholders.
• Examines case information court documents and discusses the case with all relevant stakeholders to determine whether the permanency planning function safety of the child/youth and the well-being of the child/youth is occurring by all of the legally responsible parties as required by State and federal law.
• Preparation of summary documentation based upon these examinations.
• Compiles relevant case information to be reviewed by each local FCRO board; professionally facilitates FCRO board meetings; and educate FCRO board members on key case issues.
• Documents each boards statutorily required findings and recommendations regarding each case by preparing a case history summary of the permanency plan and compilation of board comments recommendations and assessments.
• Creates a final report that is submitted to all legal parties on the case.
• Assesses and compiles statistical data to be used in a computerized tracking system for all children/youth cases reviewed.
• Advocates for the best interest and needs of children/youth through attending juvenile court proceedings and other collaborative meetings through direct contact with legal parties to relate the boards concerns and/or recommendations both at the individual case level and systemic level to provide testimony and other relevant information as needed.
• All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in social work psychology sociology counseling human development mental health care education criminal justice or other closely related area AND two years of performing case management or case review functions OR a higher degree in a related field of study.

Other: This position requires driving. As such the incumbent must be able to present a valid drivers license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and Reliable attendance is required.

Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with some evening meetings

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Nebraskas Child Welfare System
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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