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Kinship Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee- Lexington

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Key Responsibilities

· Conduct initial assessments and home studies for relative/kinship placements, including emergency approvals. · Deliver referrals, resources,

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Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Lexington, NE

$22.327

JR2026-00030113 Kinship Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee- Lexington (Open)

You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans! The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking to hire dedicated and caring individuals for our Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee Relative/Kinship role.
In this position, 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.

Responsibilities

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· 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.

Pay rates are $22.327 for training and $26.183 after training.

Requirements

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· Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

· Proficient in assessing family needs and delivering targeted support.

· Capable of managing multiple caseloads, preparing reports, and analyzing data for trends.

What We Offer

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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.