Full-time. M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May require unexpected work hours during nontraditional hours and/or travel throughout Nebraska.

Both Office of Juvenile Services (OJS) and ongoing casework. Duties for OJS include: Assessment of risk and needs of juveniles adjudicated as "delinquent" (law violators); assess protection of the community while solidifying, preserving, strengthening and maintaining the family unit through case plan development and direct case management; supervision of high risk youths who have potential for, or are involved with gang violence, substance abuse, teen parenting; collaboration with local law enforcement, court system, private service providers, detention centers, Youth Rehabilitation Centers, and Correctional facilities to carry out the goals of rehabilitation, family preservation, and community safety; location of juveniles on the run and/or not in compliance with accountability plans will be required; supervision of youths released from the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers (Kearney and Geneva). Duties for ongoing casework include: Engage families and children in case planning to reach timely permanency goals; assess needs and protective capacities of parents who need enhanced services to provide safety for their children; for diminished area, develop an individualized case plan, which may include formal and information services/supports; engage and empower families to make needed changes; conduct announced and unannounced home visits to ensure safety and evaluate; secure other permanency plans that may include adoption, guardianship or independent living when family preservation or reunification with the biological family is not a viable option; monitor, assess and evaluate progress toward permanency; prepare and present reports to the court and be prepared to testify and provide professional recommendations; and document daily case activities.

REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual skills in English and Spanish required. Consideration will be given to applicants who will receive a Bachelors degree, prior to date of hire. Bachelors degree required; prefer degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health, education, criminal justice or closely related field. After hire, must be certified in training to de-escalate and manage communications and physical interactions. Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation. (Within your state application, address how your background qualifies you for this position).