Contact:
Karen Bentz
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-4692
Child & Family Services Specialist Trainee
State of Nebraska
State of Nebraska
DHHS
$13.51/hr (Specialist $15.62/hr)
Work in North Platte, Nebraska
200 South Silber Avenue (69101)
40 hours per week
Equal Opportunity Employer - Affirmative Action W/M/D/V
Notice: To Apply, please visit http://statejobs.nebraska.gov
Child & Family Services Specialist Trainee
Please Note: This position will close and applications will not be accepted after April 25, 2010.
Please reference code #254-31279-1 on all resumes and cover letters.
Position Description
In order to apply for this position, please visit http://statejobs.nebraska.gov.
HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with rotating weekend on-call.
These are generic caseload assignments. Investigate allegations of abuse/neglect, visit homes, conduct family 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.
REQUIREMENTS: Consideration will be given to applicants who will receive a Bachelors degree, prior to date of hire. Bachelors degree required; prefer Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health care, education, criminal justice or closely related area. After hire, must be certified in training, which de-escalates and manages communication and physical interactions. Valid driver's license required or ability to provide independent authorized transportation. (Within your State application address how your background qualifies you for this position.)
Child & Family Services Specialist Trainee
Please Note: This position will close and applications will not be accepted after April 25, 2010.
This position has been listed under the following classifications:
[Counselor ]