Program Specialist

SUMMARY: This position will primarily be responsible for supportive clerical functions such as managing a working database, filing, maintaining files, working with the CFS/ICWA staff to keep a calendar of court hearings, and filing court orders in other jurisdictions when needed. Coordinates communication with families, and the CFS/ICWA department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Will maintain the CFS/ICWA working database, updating on a regular basis, while preserving and protecting the database.
• Acts as a liaison between State and Tribal during child welfare proceedings and subsequent transfer of jurisdiction.
• Acts as a qualified expert witness for clients when requested.
• Will be responsible to complete and submit any reports to applicable courts, agencies, and programs as directed.
• Schedules and participates in Family Team Meetings with all families.
• Works closely with the tribal CFS/ICWA staff and other tribal programs to ensure supportive services are available for the CFS/ICWA children and families.
• Works closely with the DHHS departments and other outside agencies to ensure supportive services are available for the CFS/ICWA children and families.
• Works closely with the Family Resource Specialist to obtain information for possible placements when needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years' experience in social work, sociology, counseling, guidance, psychology, child development or related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in foster parent training or related field.
• OR
• Associates Degree in related field or Bachelor's degree in any of the fields listed above.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid driver license and be insurable under Tribal insurance
• Must pass Nebraska Child Abuse/Registry and Nebraska Adult Protection Service Central Registry.
• Must comply with the Omaha Tribe's Drug Free Policy
• Must be free of any conviction by any state or the United States for a crime punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary for a term of one (1) year, or more, or by any foreign government for a crime which would be punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year, or more or by any foreign government for a crime which would be punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year, or more, if committed in Nebraska, or must have been pardoned for such offense, or have had a conviction for offense overturned, or reversed by a court of competent jurisdiction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES:

• Have some knowledge of NFOCUS
• Knowledge of the community and resources
• Ability to follow policies & procedures
• Confidentiality acknowledgement