Child and Family Services Specialist (CFSS)- Bilingual-Spanish

• →Serve as a case manager for families referred to DHHS.
• →Assist families with Bilingual Spanish skills in the area.
• →Conduct home visits and comprehensive safety assessments in diverse community settings.
• →Advocate for the well-being of children and families while respecting cultural and individual diversity.
• →Apply family-centered practices and actively involve families in decision-making.
• →Collaborate with the legal system and other partners to support case permanency goals.
• →Utilize Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools to inform safety planning and case decisions.
• →Write timely, accurate, and professional documentation for internal and legal use.
• →Connect families to formal services and informal supports based on assessed needs.
• →Promote normalcy and permanency for children in care.
• →Apply trauma-informed and least-restrictive approaches to strengthen family functioning and resilience.

The training schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. During this period, occasional after-hours field experiences and case-related responsibilities may be required. Following the completion of training, flexible work hours are available. Evening hours may be necessary to accommodate the needs of assigned families. This position also requires participation in an on-call rotation, which includes weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

As a CFSS, you will sometimes enter homes that are in poor or unsanitary conditions and may encounter emotionally difficult situations. Worker safety is a top priority, and training and protocols are in place to prepare and support staff in the field.

You must be able to engage effectively with children and adults from diverse backgrounds, including those experiencing crisis, trauma, or instability. In some situations, you may be required to care for children temporarily while coordinating their transition to safe and appropriate placements.

While the work can be demanding, you will always have support. Ongoing supervision, training, peer support, and collaboration with law enforcement and legal partners help ensure both staff safety and effective outcomes for families. Even when you are in the field on your own, assistance is just a phone call away.

Watching the Realistic Job Preview video is highly recommended prior to applying.
It provides a candid look at the day-to-day responsibilities, challenges, and rewards of the Child and Family Services Specialist role. Viewing the video can help you make a more informed decision about whether this position is the right fit for your skills, interests, and long-term goals. Watch the video here.  https://youtu.be/XPwQ5CIDdhw

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.