Child/Family Services Trainee/Specialist - Columbus

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Columbus, NE Hiring Rate: $21.836 Job Posting: JR2025-00018320 Child/Family Services Trainee/Specialist - Columbus (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 08-07-2025 Job Description: New pay rate increase to $21.836 for a Trainee and after successful completion of the training, an increase to $25.607. Come Join Our Team!!! "You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans!" The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) hires dedicated individuals for Children and Family Service Specialist (CFSS) positions. These roles directly impact our mission of Helping People Live Better Lives through the provision of critical family services, supporting families as they build their future & ensure the safety and well-being of children. CFSS roles are rewarding, yet challenging, as they provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for children/youth in our communities with their caregivers. CFSS work closely with families that need child welfare intervention because of abuse and/or neglect. CFSS will sometimes work with the legal system toward permanency goals. Case managers are trained on resources necessary to help children and families heal from trauma in their lives, and on the importance of promoting community safety. In Children & Family Services, we aim to provide the least disruptive services when needed, for only the amount of time necessary to give children the opportunity to succeed, live with dignity and respect and help families care for themselves. This will result in healthier families and safer, more prosperous communities. Benefits include 12 days of vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, agency-backed retirement match, and much more! Work Schedule: M-F, 8-5 during training. Upon completion of training, flexible hours are available with some evening/weekend/holiday/on-call rotations required. This position may be eligible to work hybrid (combination of remote and office) once training is successfully completed. Bilingual staff are welcome. Numerous internal promotion opportunities are available. Start your career with Nebraska today! To learn more about this position, please view the following link for a Realistic Job Preview: https://youtu.be/bJM9TcaFo3s. Job duties: In this position, you will serve as a case manager for families referred to the Department of Health and Human Services. As a Child and Family Services Specialist, you will: Advocate for families Respect the individuality of each child and family served Respect each child’s family and culture Implement family-centered practice principles into case management to ensure the inclusion of children and families in the decision-making processes that impact their lives Promote normalcy in the lives of children in care Adhere to principles and procedures of Structured Decision Making as a tool that will support keeping children and families safe Understand and commit to utilizing evidence-based practices that focus on least-restrictive and family-centered approaches Identify and makes appropriate referrals for formal and informal interventions based on the family’s needs Write clear, concise, and descriptive reports in a timely manner that will be shared with legal entities and the court system. Job Description Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s 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 Bachelor’s degree. Promotion to the Child and Family Services Specialist classification is contingent on successful completion of 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 driver's license is required. 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: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits Equal 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. https://das.nebraska.gov/personnel/training/ExternalTutorial/ Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

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