Contact:
Karen Bentz
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-4692
Child and Family Services Specialist Trainee
State of Nebraska
State of Nebraska
DHHS
$13.51/hr (Specialist $15.62/hr)
Work in Broken Bow, Nebraska
1030 South D Street (68822)
40 hours per week
8am
to
5pm
-
m-f with rotating weekend on-call
Equal Opportunity Employer - Affirmative Action W/M/D/V
Notice: To Apply, please visit http://statejobs.nebraska.gov
Child and Family Services Specialist Trainee
Please Note: This position will close and applications will not be accepted after November 20, 2009.
Please reference code #254-34613-3 on all resumes and cover letters.
Position Description
In order to apply for this position, please visit http://statejobs.nebraska.gov
Initial Assessment - Responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse/neglect, which may lead to taking immediate action to ensure child safety. Coordinate investigations with local law enforcement and other agencies within the community. Provide crisis intervention and safety planning to families/children. Conduct announced and unannounced home visits to conduct assessments and monitor plans. Collaborate with professionals in the court system to provide professional opinions and testimony at hearings. Document all contacts and interviews with individuals. Complete formal written assessments including a critical analysis of data gathered to determine if a child is safe and what level of intervention may be needed. When children must be removed from their parental home, will actively seek relatives and others known to the child to determine best first placement options. Office of Juvenile Services case specialist. - Assessment of risk and needs of juveniles adjudicated as "delinquent" (law violators); assessing protection of the community while solidifying, preserving, strengthening and maintaining the family unit thru case plan development and direct case management. Supervision of high-risk youth who have potential for, or are involved with gang violence, substance abuse, and teen parenting. Collaboration with local law enforcement, court system, private service providers, detention centers, Youth Rehabilitation Centers, and Correctional facilities to carry out the goals of rehabilitation, family preservation, and community safety. Location of juveniles on the run and/or not in compliance with accountability plans will be required. Supervision of youth released from the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers (Kearney and Geneva). Ongoing/Adoption - Responsible for engaging families and children in case planning to reach timely permanency goals. Assess needs and protective capacities of parents who need enhanced services to provide safety for their children. For diminished area, develop an individualized case plan, which may include formal and information services/supports. This position must have the skills to engage and empower families to make needed changes. Conduct announced and unannounced home visits to ensure safety and evaluate. When family preservation or reunification with the biological family is not a viable option, secure other permanency plans that may include adoption, guardianship or independent living. Monitor, assess and evaluate progress toward permanency; prepare and present reports to the court and be prepared to testify and provide professional recommendations; and document daily case activities.
REQUIREMENTS: Consideration will be given to applicants who will receive a Bachelors degree, prior to date of hire. Bachelors degree required; prefer degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health, education, criminal justice or closely related field. After hire, must be certified in training to de-escalate and manage communications and physical interactions. May require unexpected work hours during nontraditional hours and/or travel throughout Nebraska. Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation. Within your state application, address how your background qualifies you for this position.
Child and Family Services Specialist Trainee
Please Note: This position will close and applications will not be accepted after November 20, 2009.
This position has been listed under the following classifications:
[Counselor ]