Foster Care Resource Developer Supervisor
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
DHHS Local Office - Scottsbluff

Hiring Rate:
$23.022

Classification Salary Range:
$23.02 - $34.53

Job Posting:
JR2024-00005025 Foster Care Resource Developer Supervisor (Open)

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Job Description:
In this position, you will serve as a Foster Care Resource Developer Supervisor. This position will specialize in providing support to foster homes as well as reviewing and managing foster parent licenses in the State of Nebraska.
As a Foster Care Resource Developer, you will: *Supervise a team of Foster Care Resource Developers who are responsible for providing in person support to relative and kinship foster homes as well as traditionally licensed foster homes in Western Nebraska. *Ensure compliance of all foster homes with Nebraska foster care regulations and provide second level review of all foster parent applications and approvals. *Ensure foster parent files are accurate and in compliance with Federal Title IV-E regulations. *Work closely with various foster care agencies in the State of Nebraska including problem solving, placement matching and recruitment. *Work closely with various teams within the State of Nebraska to serve youth in foster care. Provider after hours support and guidance to on-call workers needing to locate foster care placement for children and youth. *Enjoy the ability to work independently within your team, utilize your strong leadership and communication skills to drive the performance of your team, be adaptable and driven.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework/training in social work, sociology, counseling, guidance, psychology, child development or related field AND experience in resource development, eligibility determination or contract monitoring within a public service organization. OR Bachelor's degree in any of the fields listed above.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous Child and Family Services experience in Resource Development; or as either an ongoing or initial assessment worker. Knowledge of NFOCUS, Salesforce, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience working with child placing agencies.

Ot: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Knowledge of: the principles and practices of social work; federal and State laws; regulations and guidelines concerning service delivery; the principles of individual and group behavior; the techniques of counseling; community service and service organizations. Skill in: interviewing to collect and elicit essential information; communicating to receive and relay information; listen to and understand information received; use keyboard. Ability to: learn and apply methods and procedures of Human Services Resource Development; learn and apply agency policies, procedures, programs and philosophy; protect confidential information; interact with community leaders; apply problem solving techniques to a variety of different circumstances; assess customer needs to provide proper services and financial assistance; manage multiple files and records; collect and maintain data and analyze for trends; prepare written case histories and reports.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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