In this position, you will serve as a case manager for families referred to the Department of Health and Human Services. This will require you to: • Investigate allegations of abuse/neglect, visit homes, conduct safety assessments, establish safety plans, and initiate court interventions. • Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans, authorize, coordinate, and provide family services. • Prepare cases with appropriate legal staff and testify in court. • Develop community resources; work with schools, law enforcement, and mental health providers; inform the public of protection and safety services. • Perform crisis intervention. • Prepare documentation, correspondence, and court reports. • Casework may be with children/juveniles who have been adjudicated as delinquent or status offenders. Promotion to Child & Family Services Specialist will occur after successful completion of required classroom and on-the-job training programs.

A Bachelors 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 will receive a Bachelors degree within 90 days of application date. Preferred : Previous Children and Family Services Specialist experience with the state of the NE is Preferred. Experience with Structured Decision curriculum is preferred. OTHER: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.93 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• McCook, NE: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person