Child and Family Services Specialist Trainee - Adult Protective Services

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Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health care, education, criminal justice or other closely related area.

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Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Kearney, NE

$22.327

JR2026-00029615 Child and Family Services Specialist Trainee - Adult Protective Services (Open)

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an outstanding individual who is interested in making a difference in the lives of Vulnerable Adults in the Kearney area as a Child and Family Services Specialist Trainee - Adult Protective Services. We are looking for individuals for this essential position who are mission driven, action oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. Trainees are hired at $22.327 and promoted to $26.183 after successful completion of training.

Requirements

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Knowledge of: Family life issues and dynamics; community services; Adult behavior.

• Skill in: Interviewing clients to collect and elicit essential information and assess client's needs and progress; openly and honestly discussing concerns with others in a non-judgmental way.

• Ability to: Learn the importance of commitment to individuals and families; protect confidential information; communicate effectively with community service providers.

• Applicant should possess good oral and written communications skills, abilities to interpret and apply state and federal laws and standards to technical narrative material; learn and uphold the objectives, philosophies and functions of the Children and Family Services Division; and establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with managers/administrators, community organizations, and the public.

• Must be available to be On Call on a rotating basis.

• Must be able to be reached on a Work Cell Phone 24/7 for a period of one Week while On Call. If contacted while On Call, you must be able to go out into the Field to investigate at any given time

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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.