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Kinship Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee
City of Scottsbluff, Nebraska - Government. Assess and support relative/kinship foster care providers through home studies, case management, and ongoing family support using an evidence-based model .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in conducting assessments and home studies for relative and kinship foster care placements while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in case management, documentation, and delivering targeted support to families in need.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In Social WorkCase Management ExperienceNFOCUS ProficiencyStrong Organizational SkillsCommunication Skills
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Hard Skills
Home StudiesAssessmentDocumentationData AnalysisFamily Support
Soft Skills
Problem-Solving SkillsConfidentiality Management
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteOutlookWordExcelWebEx
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
Child And Family ServicesKinship CareRegulatory ComplianceEmergency ApprovalsFlexible Scheduling
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assess and support relative/kinship foster care providers through home studies, case management, and ongoing family support using an evidence-based model
- 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 according to 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
- Use Outlook, Word, Excel, WebEx, and NFOCUS
- Facilitate training sessions, support groups, and events for kinship families
- Lead meetings with case team members to plan and coordinate services
- Fulfill assigned on-call responsibilities
- Participate in flexible scheduling, including a rotating on-call schedule
Requirements
What you’ll need- A bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health care, education, criminal justice, or another closely related area
- Applicants enrolled in the final semester of a bachelor’s degree may be considered; promotion is contingent on successful completion of degree requirements and required training
- Valid driver's license required
- Frequent travel required
- Must be available for evening/weekend hours as needed
- Preferred: Experience in Child and Family Services, case management, or child placing agencies
- Preferred: Familiarity with NFOCUS and Microsoft Office suite
- Preferred: One year of relevant experience
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Proficiency in assessing family needs and delivering targeted support
- Ability to manage multiple caseloads, prepare reports, and analyze data for trends
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities