Child and Family Services Specialist Trainee - Adult Protective Services

Duties and Examples of Work

• Investigate allegations of abuse/neglect/self-neglect/financial exploitation, visit homes, visit nursing homes, conduct safety assessments, determine vulnerability, establish safety plans, and initiate court interventions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans, authorize, and coordinate appropriate services.
• Prepare cases with appropriate legal staff and testify in court.
• Develop community resources; work with law enforcement, mental health, and medical professionals; inform the public of protection and safety services.
• Perform crisis intervention.
• Prepare documentation and correspondence

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: 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: Previous Children and Family Services Specialist experience with the state of the Nebraska. Experience working with vulnerable adults.
• Other: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation is required. Travel for face-to-face visits with children, families, service providers, and other work related appointments may be required dependent upon caseload location. Utilization of a state vehicle may be provided dependent upon office location.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Family life issues and dynamics; community services; Adult behavior.
• Skill in: Interviewing clients to collect and elicit essential information and assess client's needs and progress; openly and honestly discussing concerns with others in a non-judgmental way.
• Ability to: Learn the importance of commitment to individuals and families; protect confidential information; communicate effectively with community service providers.
• Must be available to be On Call on a rotating basis. Must be able to be reached on a Work Cell Phone 24/7 for a period of one Week while On Call. If contacted while On Call, you must be able to go out into the Field to investigate at any given time.

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.

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.