Child and Family Services Specialist (CFSS)- Kearney
Core
Provide trauma-informed case management and advocacy for children and families involved with the child welfare system due to abuse or neglect concerns.
Role type
Entry-level Child and Family Services Specialist (IC)
Builds
Safety plans, case permanency goals, and connections to formal/informal support services for families.
Domain
Public sector / Child Welfare / Social Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Home visitation, safety assessment, court testimony, structured decision making, trauma-informed care, documentation, family engagement, crisis intervention, driver's license
Responsibilities
Conduct home visits and comprehensive safety assessments; serve as a case manager for families referred to DHHS; advocate for the well-being of children and families; collaborate with the legal system to support case permanency; write timely and accurate documentation for internal and legal use; connect families to formal services and informal supports; promote normalcy and permanency for children in care.
Seniority
Entry-level, trainee