Child and Family Services Specialist-Ogallala-Caring Worker at State of Nebraska in Ogallala, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25



Location:

Ogallala, NE



Hiring Rate:

$21.355



Job Posting:

JR2024-00010306 Child and Family Services Specialist-Ogallala-Caring Worker (Evergreen) (Open)



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Job Description:

The Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee will:
Rate starts at $21.355 and increases to $25.043 after Training.


•Advocate for each child's safety, permanency, and well-being
•Respect the individuality of each child and family serviced
•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 in decision making that will support keeping children and families safe
•Understand the benefits of utilizing evidence-based and promising casework practices
•Commit to evidence-based and promising family-centered casework practices that utilize a least-restrictive approach for children and families
•Coordinates efforts of formal and informal resources to ensure that the needs of children, youth and families are being met in the most efficient way
•Identifies and makes appropriate referrals when formal intervention is not needed but family has an unmet need.
•Design clear, concise and descriptive reports under time constraints


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.



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 require


Rate starts at $21.355 and increases to $25.043 after Training.


• Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health, education, criminal justice, or related area of the applied social/behavioral sciences.


• Ability to: learn the importance of commitment to individuals and families; learn the importance of families/individuals having normal life experiences that are consistent with age, gender, culture and community setting; learn the value and importance of families/individuals having the right and ability to make decisions; protect confidential information; communicate electronically, on paper or in person with customers, co-workers, supervisors and staff to exchange case information and assessments; listen to and understand communication;


• Work effectively with community service providers, law enforcement, the court and legal systems and vulnerable adults' families and/or advocates; organize and maintain case records; learn and apply the principles and practices of direct case management including assessment, analyzing critical information,






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.



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