DHHS Child and Family Services Specialist: Relative/Kinship Care Support- $21 hr. & increases to $26

In this critical opening with DHHS you will assess and support relative/kinship foster care providers through the completion of home studies, case management, and ongoing family support using an evidence-based model. This role includes in-home visits, coordination of resources, and requires flexible scheduling, including participation in a rotating on-call schedule. Wage begins at $21.86 per hour (trainee rate increases to $22.327 7/1/26) and increases to $26.183 after training. DHHS offers great benefits and growth. Must have Bachelor's Degree and Driver's Lincense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial assessments and home studies for relative/kinship placements, including emergency approvals.
• Deliver referrals, resources, and support to relative/kinship caregivers and their families.
• Identify and address challenges to placement stability.
• Ensure compliance with approval and licensing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Conduct monthly in-person visits with caregivers and youth.
• Support families through phone check-ins, team meetings, court hearings, and transportation assistance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet the needs of children and families.
• Utilize platforms such as Outlook, Word, Excel, WebEx, and NFOCUS (training provided).
• Facilitate training sessions, support groups, and events for kinship families.
• Lead meetings with case team members to plan and coordinate services.
• Fulfill on-call responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or related field; at least one year of relevant experience. Must be available for evening/weekend hours as needed.

Preferred:

Experience in Child and Family Services, case management, or child placing agencies; familiarity with NFOCUS and Microsoft Office suite.

Other:

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Frequent travel required; state vehicle may be provided based on availability. 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:

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.00 - $21.86 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person